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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,852.80, 364,279.20 and 235,940.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,852.80, 364,279.20 and 235,940.80 is: 353,911.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,852.80 : 364,279.20 = 235,940.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,852.80/364,279.20 = 235,940.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,852.80x = 364,279.20 × 235,940.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,852.80x = 85,948,325,871.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,948,325,871.36/242,852.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,911.20

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