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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,042.40, 324,063.60 and 197,671.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,042.40, 324,063.60 and 197,671.60 is: 296,507.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,042.40 : 324,063.60 = 197,671.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,042.40/324,063.60 = 197,671.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,042.40x = 324,063.60 × 197,671.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,042.40x = 64,058,170,313.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,058,170,313.76/216,042.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,507.40

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