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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,341.69, 611,826.11 and 242,137.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,341.69, 611,826.11 and 242,137.69 is: 334,157.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,341.69 : 611,826.11 = 242,137.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,341.69/611,826.11 = 242,137.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,341.69x = 611,826.11 × 242,137.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,341.69x = 148,146,159,124.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,146,159,124.85/443,341.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,157.97

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