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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,544.82, 332,287.94 and 233,454.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,544.82, 332,287.94 and 233,454.16 is: 319,833.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,544.82 : 332,287.94 = 233,454.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,544.82/332,287.94 = 233,454.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,544.82x = 332,287.94 × 233,454.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,544.82x = 77,574,001,910.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,574,001,910.83/242,544.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,833.68

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