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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,535.11, 332,274.69 and 233,444.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,535.11, 332,274.69 and 233,444.45 is: 319,820.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,535.11 : 332,274.69 = 233,444.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,535.11/332,274.69 = 233,444.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,535.11x = 332,274.69 × 233,444.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,535.11x = 77,567,681,088.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,567,681,088.75/242,535.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,820.42

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