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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,003.60, 363,005.40 and 232,818.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,003.60, 363,005.40 and 232,818.20 is: 349,227.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,003.60 : 363,005.40 = 232,818.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,003.60/363,005.40 = 232,818.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,003.60x = 363,005.40 × 232,818.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,003.60x = 84,514,263,818.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,514,263,818.28/242,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,227.30

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