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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,242.30, 363,363.45 and 232,003.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,242.30, 363,363.45 and 232,003.90 is: 348,005.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,242.30 : 363,363.45 = 232,003.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,242.30/363,363.45 = 232,003.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,242.30x = 363,363.45 × 232,003.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,242.30x = 84,301,737,517.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,301,737,517.46/242,242.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,005.85

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