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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,579.40, 363,177.90 and 235,667.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,579.40, 363,177.90 and 235,667.40 is: 352,829.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,579.40 : 363,177.90 = 235,667.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,579.40/363,177.90 = 235,667.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,579.40x = 363,177.90 × 235,667.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,579.40x = 85,589,191,430.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,589,191,430.46/242,579.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,829.59

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