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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,346.91, 611,833.31 and 242,142.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,346.91, 611,833.31 and 242,142.91 is: 334,165.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,346.91 : 611,833.31 = 242,142.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,346.91/611,833.31 = 242,142.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,346.91x = 611,833.31 × 242,142.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,346.91x = 148,151,098,118.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,151,098,118.33/443,346.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,165.18

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