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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,006.20, 363,074.10 and 215,891.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,006.20, 363,074.10 and 215,891.80 is: 323,895.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,006.20 : 363,074.10 = 215,891.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,006.20/363,074.10 = 215,891.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,006.20x = 363,074.10 × 215,891.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,006.20x = 78,384,720,982.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,384,720,982.38/242,006.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,895.51

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