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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,133.40, 363,200.10 and 232,456.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,133.40, 363,200.10 and 232,456.60 is: 348,684.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,133.40 : 363,200.10 = 232,456.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,133.40/363,200.10 = 232,456.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,133.40x = 363,200.10 × 232,456.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,133.40x = 84,428,260,365.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,428,260,365.66/242,133.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,684.90

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