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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,241.60, 358,862.40 and 218,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,241.60, 358,862.40 and 218,246.40 is: 327,369.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,241.60 : 358,862.40 = 218,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,241.60/358,862.40 = 218,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,241.60x = 358,862.40 × 218,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,241.60x = 78,320,426,895.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,320,426,895.36/239,241.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,369.60

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