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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,310.80, 363,028.80 and 226,564.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,310.80, 363,028.80 and 226,564.40 is: 339,437.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,310.80 : 363,028.80 = 226,564.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,310.80/363,028.80 = 226,564.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,310.80x = 363,028.80 × 226,564.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,310.80x = 82,249,402,254.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,249,402,254.72/242,310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,437.62

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