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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,060.40, 363,090.60 and 218,732.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,060.40, 363,090.60 and 218,732.40 is: 328,098.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,060.40 : 363,090.60 = 218,732.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,060.40/363,090.60 = 218,732.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,060.40x = 363,090.60 × 218,732.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,060.40x = 79,419,678,355.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,419,678,355.44/242,060.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,098.60

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