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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,261.82, 363,984.03 and 228,833.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,261.82, 363,984.03 and 228,833.64 is: 343,808.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,261.82 : 363,984.03 = 228,833.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,261.82/363,984.03 = 228,833.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,261.82x = 363,984.03 × 228,833.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,261.82x = 83,291,790,486.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,291,790,486.77/242,261.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,808.99

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