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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,562.70, 363,844.05 and 231,676.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,562.70, 363,844.05 and 231,676.30 is: 347,514.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,562.70 : 363,844.05 = 231,676.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,562.70/363,844.05 = 231,676.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,562.70x = 363,844.05 × 231,676.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,562.70x = 84,294,043,281.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,294,043,281.02/242,562.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,514.45

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