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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,209.20, 363,313.80 and 231,322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,209.20, 363,313.80 and 231,322.80 is: 346,984.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,209.20 : 363,313.80 = 231,322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,209.20/363,313.80 = 231,322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,209.20x = 363,313.80 × 231,322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,209.20x = 84,042,765,494.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,042,765,494.64/242,209.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,984.20

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