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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,238.40, 363,357.60 and 189,692.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,238.40, 363,357.60 and 189,692.80 is: 284,539.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,238.40 : 363,357.60 = 189,692.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,238.40/363,357.60 = 189,692.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,238.40x = 363,357.60 × 189,692.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,238.40x = 68,926,320,545.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,926,320,545.28/242,238.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,539.20

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