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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,570.20, 363,855.30 and 226,823.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,570.20, 363,855.30 and 226,823.80 is: 340,235.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,570.20 : 363,855.30 = 226,823.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,570.20/363,855.30 = 226,823.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,570.20x = 363,855.30 × 226,823.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,570.20x = 82,531,041,796.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,531,041,796.14/242,570.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,235.70

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