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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,607.60, 363,911.40 and 237,423.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,607.60, 363,911.40 and 237,423.60 is: 356,135.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,607.60 : 363,911.40 = 237,423.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,607.60/363,911.40 = 237,423.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,607.60x = 363,911.40 × 237,423.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,607.60x = 86,401,154,669.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,401,154,669.04/242,607.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,135.40

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