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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,259.45, 363,980.47 and 228,831.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,259.45, 363,980.47 and 228,831.27 is: 343,805.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,259.45 : 363,980.47 = 228,831.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,259.45/363,980.47 = 228,831.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,259.45x = 363,980.47 × 228,831.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,259.45x = 83,290,113,205.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,290,113,205.30/242,259.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,805.43

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