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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,544.15, 332,287.09 and 233,453.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,544.15, 332,287.09 and 233,453.46 is: 319,832.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,544.15 : 332,287.09 = 233,453.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,544.15/332,287.09 = 233,453.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,544.15x = 332,287.09 × 233,453.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,544.15x = 77,573,570,873.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,573,570,873.83/242,544.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,832.78

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