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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,203.70, 363,305.55 and 231,317.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,203.70, 363,305.55 and 231,317.30 is: 346,975.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,203.70 : 363,305.55 = 231,317.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,203.70/363,305.55 = 231,317.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,203.70x = 363,305.55 × 231,317.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,203.70x = 84,038,858,901.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,038,858,901.02/242,203.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,975.95

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