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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,563.03, 332,312.55 and 233,472.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,563.03, 332,312.55 and 233,472.28 is: 319,858.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,563.03 : 332,312.55 = 233,472.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,563.03/332,312.55 = 233,472.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,563.03x = 332,312.55 × 233,472.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,563.03x = 77,585,768,721.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,585,768,721.11/242,563.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,858.18

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