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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,297.20, 363,445.80 and 231,410.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,297.20, 363,445.80 and 231,410.80 is: 347,116.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,297.20 : 363,445.80 = 231,410.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,297.20/363,445.80 = 231,410.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,297.20x = 363,445.80 × 231,410.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,297.20x = 84,105,283,334.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,105,283,334.64/242,297.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,116.20

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