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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,012.31, 337,067.23 and 234,514.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,012.31, 337,067.23 and 234,514.71 is: 322,625.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,012.31 : 337,067.23 = 234,514.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,012.31/337,067.23 = 234,514.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,012.31x = 337,067.23 × 234,514.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,012.31x = 79,047,224,536.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,047,224,536.62/245,012.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,625.52

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