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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,117.20, 363,240.60 and 216,002.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,117.20, 363,240.60 and 216,002.80 is: 324,062.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,117.20 : 363,240.60 = 216,002.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,117.20/363,240.60 = 216,002.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,117.20x = 363,240.60 × 216,002.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,117.20x = 78,460,986,673.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,460,986,673.68/242,117.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,062.01

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