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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,623.80, 363,935.70 and 235,711.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,623.80, 363,935.70 and 235,711.80 is: 353,567.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,623.80 : 363,935.70 = 235,711.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,623.80/363,935.70 = 235,711.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,623.80x = 363,935.70 × 235,711.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,623.80x = 85,783,938,931.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,783,938,931.26/242,623.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,567.70

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