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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,316.51, 333,338.05 and 234,219.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,316.51, 333,338.05 and 234,219.52 is: 320,875.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,316.51 : 333,338.05 = 234,219.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,316.51/333,338.05 = 234,219.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,316.51x = 333,338.05 × 234,219.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,316.51x = 78,074,278,068.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,074,278,068.74/243,316.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,875.38

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