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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,816.85, 364,311.68 and 234,176.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,816.85, 364,311.68 and 234,176.85 is: 351,348.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,816.85 : 364,311.68 = 234,176.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,816.85/364,311.68 = 234,176.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,816.85x = 364,311.68 × 234,176.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,816.85x = 85,313,360,469.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,313,360,469.72/242,816.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,348.60

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