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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,427.70, 362,141.55 and 218,877.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,427.70, 362,141.55 and 218,877.30 is: 328,315.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,427.70 : 362,141.55 = 218,877.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,427.70/362,141.55 = 218,877.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,427.70x = 362,141.55 × 218,877.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,427.70x = 79,264,564,681.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,264,564,681.82/241,427.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,315.95

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