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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,567.55, 363,851.33 and 235,655.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,567.55, 363,851.33 and 235,655.55 is: 353,483.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,567.55 : 363,851.33 = 235,655.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,567.55/363,851.33 = 235,655.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,567.55x = 363,851.33 × 235,655.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,567.55x = 85,743,584,111.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,743,584,111.10/242,567.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,483.33

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