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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,655.11, 475,096.93 and 242,401.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,655.11, 475,096.93 and 242,401.93 is: 334,143.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,655.11 : 475,096.93 = 242,401.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,655.11/475,096.93 = 242,401.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,655.11x = 475,096.93 × 242,401.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,655.11x = 115,164,410,975.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,164,410,975.33/344,655.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,143.92

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