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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,343.12, 362,950.38 and 233,935.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,343.12, 362,950.38 and 233,935.32 is: 350,358.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,343.12 : 362,950.38 = 233,935.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,343.12/362,950.38 = 233,935.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,343.12x = 362,950.38 × 233,935.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,343.12x = 84,906,913,289.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,906,913,289.42/242,343.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,358.26

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