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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,380.08, 333,742.68 and 241,680.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,380.08, 333,742.68 and 241,680.24 is: 332,779.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,380.08 : 333,742.68 = 241,680.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,380.08/333,742.68 = 241,680.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,380.08x = 333,742.68 × 241,680.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,380.08x = 80,659,011,000.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,659,011,000.64/242,380.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,779.04

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