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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,201.62, 459,339.98 and 237,542.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,201.62, 459,339.98 and 237,542.24 is: 327,467.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,201.62 : 459,339.98 = 237,542.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,201.62/459,339.98 = 237,542.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,201.62x = 459,339.98 × 237,542.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,201.62x = 109,112,647,770.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,112,647,770.76/333,201.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,467.34

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