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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,550.30, 363,825.45 and 235,638.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,550.30, 363,825.45 and 235,638.30 is: 353,457.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,550.30 : 363,825.45 = 235,638.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,550.30/363,825.45 = 235,638.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,550.30x = 363,825.45 × 235,638.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,550.30x = 85,731,210,534.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,731,210,534.74/242,550.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,457.45

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