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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,164.40, 362,555.40 and 235,252.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,164.40, 362,555.40 and 235,252.40 is: 352,207.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,164.40 : 362,555.40 = 235,252.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,164.40/362,555.40 = 235,252.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,164.40x = 362,555.40 × 235,252.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,164.40x = 85,292,027,982.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,292,027,982.96/242,164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,207.13

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