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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,059.20, 363,963.60 and 236,810.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,059.20, 363,963.60 and 236,810.40 is: 356,071.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,059.20 : 363,963.60 = 236,810.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,059.20/363,963.60 = 236,810.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,059.20x = 363,963.60 × 236,810.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,059.20x = 86,190,365,701.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,190,365,701.44/242,059.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,071.43

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