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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,106.98, 361,611.34 and 219,276.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,106.98, 361,611.34 and 219,276.72 is: 327,512.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,106.98 : 361,611.34 = 219,276.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,106.98/361,611.34 = 219,276.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,106.98x = 361,611.34 × 219,276.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,106.98x = 79,292,948,001.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,292,948,001.81/242,106.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,512.03

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