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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,543.82, 332,286.57 and 233,453.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,543.82, 332,286.57 and 233,453.16 is: 319,832.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,543.82 : 332,286.57 = 233,453.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,543.82/332,286.57 = 233,453.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,543.82x = 332,286.57 × 233,453.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,543.82x = 77,573,349,792.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,573,349,792.06/242,543.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,832.31

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