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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,669.83, 365,504.74 and 233,172.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,669.83, 365,504.74 and 233,172.23 is: 349,758.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,669.83 : 365,504.74 = 233,172.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,669.83/365,504.74 = 233,172.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,669.83x = 365,504.74 × 233,172.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,669.83x = 85,225,552,890.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,225,552,890.92/243,669.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,758.34

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