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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,357.08, 469,837.98 and 242,303.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,357.08, 469,837.98 and 242,303.52 is: 334,482.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,357.08 : 469,837.98 = 242,303.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,357.08/469,837.98 = 242,303.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,357.08x = 469,837.98 × 242,303.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,357.08x = 113,843,396,383.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,843,396,383.69/340,357.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,482.23

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