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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,691.70, 364,037.55 and 231,805.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,691.70, 364,037.55 and 231,805.30 is: 347,707.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,691.70 : 364,037.55 = 231,805.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,691.70/364,037.55 = 231,805.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,691.70x = 364,037.55 × 231,805.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,691.70x = 84,385,833,489.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,385,833,489.02/242,691.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,707.95

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