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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,336.08, 611,802.82 and 242,132.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,336.08, 611,802.82 and 242,132.08 is: 334,141.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,336.08 : 611,802.82 = 242,132.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,336.08/611,802.82 = 242,132.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,336.08x = 611,802.82 × 242,132.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,336.08x = 148,137,089,356.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,137,089,356.47/443,336.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,141.74

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