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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,212.40, 363,318.60 and 220,439.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,212.40, 363,318.60 and 220,439.60 is: 330,659.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,212.40 : 363,318.60 = 220,439.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,212.40/363,318.60 = 220,439.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,212.40x = 363,318.60 × 220,439.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,212.40x = 80,089,806,856.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,089,806,856.56/242,212.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,659.40

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