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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,070.48, 363,162.42 and 238,053.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,070.48, 363,162.42 and 238,053.96 is: 357,136.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,070.48 : 363,162.42 = 238,053.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,070.48/363,162.42 = 238,053.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,070.48x = 363,162.42 × 238,053.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,070.48x = 86,452,252,204.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,452,252,204.18/242,070.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,136.70

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