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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,481.60, 365,222.40 and 234,150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,481.60, 365,222.40 and 234,150.40 is: 351,225.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,481.60 : 365,222.40 = 234,150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,481.60/365,222.40 = 234,150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,481.60x = 365,222.40 × 234,150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,481.60x = 85,516,971,048.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,516,971,048.96/243,481.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,225.60

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