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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,029.40, 362,352.90 and 235,117.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,029.40, 362,352.90 and 235,117.40 is: 352,004.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,029.40 : 362,352.90 = 235,117.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,029.40/362,352.90 = 235,117.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,029.40x = 362,352.90 × 235,117.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,029.40x = 85,195,471,730.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,195,471,730.46/242,029.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,004.64

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