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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,002.60, 363,003.90 and 232,817.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,002.60, 363,003.90 and 232,817.20 is: 349,225.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,002.60 : 363,003.90 = 232,817.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,002.60/363,003.90 = 232,817.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,002.60x = 363,003.90 × 232,817.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,002.60x = 84,513,551,587.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,513,551,587.08/242,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,225.80

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