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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,347.16, 432,972.67 and 241,610.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,347.16, 432,972.67 and 241,610.96 is: 332,787.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,347.16 : 432,972.67 = 241,610.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,347.16/432,972.67 = 241,610.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,347.16x = 432,972.67 × 241,610.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,347.16x = 104,610,942,452.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,610,942,452.46/314,347.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,787.94

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