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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,032.42, 363,000.77 and 230,030.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,032.42, 363,000.77 and 230,030.33 is: 345,000.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,032.42 : 363,000.77 = 230,030.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,032.42/363,000.77 = 230,030.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,032.42x = 363,000.77 × 230,030.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,032.42x = 83,501,185,763.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,501,185,763.20/242,032.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,000.01

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