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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,647.20, 363,970.80 and 223,984.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,647.20, 363,970.80 and 223,984.80 is: 335,977.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,647.20 : 363,970.80 = 223,984.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,647.20/363,970.80 = 223,984.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,647.20x = 363,970.80 × 223,984.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,647.20x = 81,523,926,843.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,523,926,843.84/242,647.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,977.20

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