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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,542.32, 332,284.52 and 233,451.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,542.32, 332,284.52 and 233,451.66 is: 319,830.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,542.32 : 332,284.52 = 233,451.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,542.32/332,284.52 = 233,451.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,542.32x = 332,284.52 × 233,451.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,542.32x = 77,572,371,619.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,572,371,619.04/242,542.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,830.25

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