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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,560.70, 363,841.05 and 231,674.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,560.70, 363,841.05 and 231,674.30 is: 347,511.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,560.70 : 363,841.05 = 231,674.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,560.70/363,841.05 = 231,674.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,560.70x = 363,841.05 × 231,674.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,560.70x = 84,292,620,570.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,292,620,570.02/242,560.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,511.45

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