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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,009.60, 363,014.40 and 232,824.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,009.60, 363,014.40 and 232,824.20 is: 349,236.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,009.60 : 363,014.40 = 232,824.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,009.60/363,014.40 = 232,824.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,009.60x = 363,014.40 × 232,824.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,009.60x = 84,518,537,268.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,518,537,268.48/242,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,236.30

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