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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345,001.83, 475,952.94 and 243,011.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345,001.83, 475,952.94 and 243,011.09 is: 335,249.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345,001.83 : 475,952.94 = 243,011.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345,001.83/475,952.94 = 243,011.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345,001.83x = 475,952.94 × 243,011.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345,001.83x = 115,661,840,567.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,661,840,567.28/345,001.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,249.93

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