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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,017.20, 363,025.80 and 237,351.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,017.20, 363,025.80 and 237,351.60 is: 356,027.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,017.20 : 363,025.80 = 237,351.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,017.20/363,025.80 = 237,351.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,017.20x = 363,025.80 × 237,351.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,017.20x = 86,164,754,471.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,164,754,471.28/242,017.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,027.40

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