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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,327.11, 333,352.53 and 234,230.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,327.11, 333,352.53 and 234,230.13 is: 320,889.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,327.11 : 333,352.53 = 234,230.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,327.11/333,352.53 = 234,230.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,327.11x = 333,352.53 × 234,230.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,327.11x = 78,081,206,437.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,081,206,437.73/243,327.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,889.88

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