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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,592.40, 363,197.40 and 235,680.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,592.40, 363,197.40 and 235,680.40 is: 352,849.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,592.40 : 363,197.40 = 235,680.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,592.40/363,197.40 = 235,680.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,592.40x = 363,197.40 × 235,680.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,592.40x = 85,598,508,510.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,598,508,510.96/242,592.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,849.09

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