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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,586.30, 363,879.45 and 235,674.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,586.30, 363,879.45 and 235,674.30 is: 353,511.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,586.30 : 363,879.45 = 235,674.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,586.30/363,879.45 = 235,674.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,586.30x = 363,879.45 × 235,674.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,586.30x = 85,757,034,663.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,757,034,663.14/242,586.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,511.45

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