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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,544.80, 363,817.20 and 235,632.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,544.80, 363,817.20 and 235,632.80 is: 353,449.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,544.80 : 363,817.20 = 235,632.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,544.80/363,817.20 = 235,632.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,544.80x = 363,817.20 × 235,632.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,544.80x = 85,727,265,524.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,727,265,524.16/242,544.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,449.20

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