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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,881.70, 364,322.55 and 238,216.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,881.70, 364,322.55 and 238,216.10 is: 357,324.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,881.70 : 364,322.55 = 238,216.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,881.70/364,322.55 = 238,216.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,881.70x = 364,322.55 × 238,216.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,881.70x = 86,787,497,003.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,787,497,003.06/242,881.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,324.15

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