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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,262.51, 363,985.06 and 228,834.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,262.51, 363,985.06 and 228,834.33 is: 343,810.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,262.51 : 363,985.06 = 228,834.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,262.51/363,985.06 = 228,834.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,262.51x = 363,985.06 × 228,834.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,262.51x = 83,292,277,335.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,292,277,335.11/242,262.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,810.02

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