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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,283.17, 334,261.08 and 241,909.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,283.17, 334,261.08 and 241,909.50 is: 333,745.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,283.17 : 334,261.08 = 241,909.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,283.17/334,261.08 = 241,909.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,283.17x = 334,261.08 × 241,909.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,283.17x = 80,860,930,732.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,860,930,732.26/242,283.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,745.56

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