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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,301.20, 363,451.80 and 226,749.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,301.20, 363,451.80 and 226,749.20 is: 340,123.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,301.20 : 363,451.80 = 226,749.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,301.20/363,451.80 = 226,749.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,301.20x = 363,451.80 × 226,749.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,301.20x = 82,412,404,888.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,412,404,888.56/242,301.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,123.80

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