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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,638.92, 333,327.32 and 224,533.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,638.92, 333,327.32 and 224,533.14 is: 309,730.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,638.92 : 333,327.32 = 224,533.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,638.92/333,327.32 = 224,533.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,638.92x = 333,327.32 × 224,533.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,638.92x = 74,843,029,807.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,843,029,807.38/241,638.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,730.86

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