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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,107.98, 361,612.83 and 219,277.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,107.98, 361,612.83 and 219,277.72 is: 327,513.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,107.98 : 361,612.83 = 219,277.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,107.98/361,612.83 = 219,277.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,107.98x = 361,612.83 × 219,277.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,107.98x = 79,293,636,885.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,293,636,885.15/242,107.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,513.52

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