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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,535.61, 332,275.37 and 233,444.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,535.61, 332,275.37 and 233,444.95 is: 319,821.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,535.61 : 332,275.37 = 233,444.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,535.61/332,275.37 = 233,444.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,535.61x = 332,275.37 × 233,444.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,535.61x = 77,568,007,135.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,568,007,135.88/242,535.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,821.11

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