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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,263.32, 363,986.28 and 228,835.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,263.32, 363,986.28 and 228,835.14 is: 343,811.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,263.32 : 363,986.28 = 228,835.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,263.32/363,986.28 = 228,835.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,263.32x = 363,986.28 × 228,835.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,263.32x = 83,292,851,341.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,292,851,341.88/242,263.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,811.24

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