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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,345.91, 611,831.93 and 242,141.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,345.91, 611,831.93 and 242,141.91 is: 334,163.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,345.91 : 611,831.93 = 242,141.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,345.91/611,831.93 = 242,141.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,345.91x = 611,831.93 × 242,141.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,345.91x = 148,150,149,986.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,150,149,986.16/443,345.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,163.79

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