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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,117.36, 373,823.60 and 233,355.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,117.36, 373,823.60 and 233,355.44 is: 350,171.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,117.36 : 373,823.60 = 233,355.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,117.36/373,823.60 = 233,355.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,117.36x = 373,823.60 × 233,355.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,117.36x = 87,233,770,660.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,233,770,660.38/249,117.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,171.38

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