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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,264.94, 363,988.72 and 228,836.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,264.94, 363,988.72 and 228,836.76 is: 343,813.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,264.94 : 363,988.72 = 228,836.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,264.94/363,988.72 = 228,836.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,264.94x = 363,988.72 × 228,836.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,264.94x = 83,293,999,361.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,293,999,361.35/242,264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,813.68

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