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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,951.20, 364,426.80 and 228,176.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,951.20, 364,426.80 and 228,176.80 is: 342,265.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,951.20 : 364,426.80 = 228,176.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,951.20/364,426.80 = 228,176.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,951.20x = 364,426.80 × 228,176.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,951.20x = 83,153,741,058.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,153,741,058.24/242,951.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,265.20

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