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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,259.20, 363,980.09 and 228,831.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,259.20, 363,980.09 and 228,831.02 is: 343,805.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,259.20 : 363,980.09 = 228,831.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,259.20/363,980.09 = 228,831.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,259.20x = 363,980.09 × 228,831.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,259.20x = 83,289,934,006.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,289,934,006.57/242,259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,805.05

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