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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,290.20, 363,435.30 and 226,738.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,290.20, 363,435.30 and 226,738.20 is: 340,107.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,290.20 : 363,435.30 = 226,738.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,290.20/363,435.30 = 226,738.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,290.20x = 363,435.30 × 226,738.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,290.20x = 82,404,665,738.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,404,665,738.46/242,290.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,107.30

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