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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,891.20, 364,336.80 and 238,225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,891.20, 364,336.80 and 238,225.60 is: 357,338.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,891.20 : 364,336.80 = 238,225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,891.20/364,336.80 = 238,225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,891.20x = 364,336.80 × 238,225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,891.20x = 86,794,352,782.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,794,352,782.08/242,891.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,338.40

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