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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,551.80, 363,827.70 and 232,313.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,551.80, 363,827.70 and 232,313.40 is: 348,470.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,551.80 : 363,827.70 = 232,313.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,551.80/363,827.70 = 232,313.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,551.80x = 363,827.70 × 232,313.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,551.80x = 84,522,050,001.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,522,050,001.18/242,551.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,470.10

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