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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,801.70, 364,202.55 and 228,027.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,801.70, 364,202.55 and 228,027.30 is: 342,040.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,801.70 : 364,202.55 = 228,027.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,801.70/364,202.55 = 228,027.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,801.70x = 364,202.55 × 228,027.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,801.70x = 83,048,124,129.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,048,124,129.62/242,801.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,040.95

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