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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,427.72, 343,510.50 and 233,418.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,427.72, 343,510.50 and 233,418.52 is: 321,462.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,427.72 : 343,510.50 = 233,418.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,427.72/343,510.50 = 233,418.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,427.72x = 343,510.50 × 233,418.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,427.72x = 80,181,712,514.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,181,712,514.46/249,427.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,462.72

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