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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,303.20, 363,454.80 and 226,751.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,303.20, 363,454.80 and 226,751.20 is: 340,126.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,303.20 : 363,454.80 = 226,751.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,303.20/363,454.80 = 226,751.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,303.20x = 363,454.80 × 226,751.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,303.20x = 82,413,812,045.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,413,812,045.76/242,303.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,126.80

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