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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,428.97, 343,512.23 and 233,419.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,428.97, 343,512.23 and 233,419.77 is: 321,464.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,428.97 : 343,512.23 = 233,419.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,428.97/343,512.23 = 233,419.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,428.97x = 343,512.23 × 233,419.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,428.97x = 80,182,544,551.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,182,544,551.69/249,428.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,464.44

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