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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,849.32, 332,989.74 and 219,429.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,849.32, 332,989.74 and 219,429.15 is: 302,120.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,849.32 : 332,989.74 = 219,429.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,849.32/332,989.74 = 219,429.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,849.32x = 332,989.74 × 219,429.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,849.32x = 73,067,655,606.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,067,655,606.92/241,849.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,120.57

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