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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,697.60, 364,132.80 and 234,057.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,697.60, 364,132.80 and 234,057.60 is: 351,169.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,697.60 : 364,132.80 = 234,057.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,697.60/364,132.80 = 234,057.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,697.60x = 364,132.80 × 234,057.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,697.60x = 85,228,049,249.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,228,049,249.28/242,697.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,169.72

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