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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343,214.08, 473,354.62 and 241,576

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343,214.08, 473,354.62 and 241,576 is: 333,177.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343,214.08 : 473,354.62 = 241,576 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343,214.08/473,354.62 = 241,576/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343,214.08x = 473,354.62 × 241,576
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343,214.08x = 114,351,115,681.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,351,115,681.12/343,214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,177.23

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