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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,298.20, 363,447.30 and 226,746.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,298.20, 363,447.30 and 226,746.20 is: 340,119.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,298.20 : 363,447.30 = 226,746.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,298.20/363,447.30 = 226,746.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,298.20x = 363,447.30 × 226,746.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,298.20x = 82,410,294,175.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,410,294,175.26/242,298.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,119.30

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