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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,525.80, 363,788.70 and 218,906.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,525.80, 363,788.70 and 218,906.20 is: 328,359.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,525.80 : 363,788.70 = 218,906.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,525.80/363,788.70 = 218,906.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,525.80x = 363,788.70 × 218,906.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,525.80x = 79,635,601,919.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,635,601,919.94/242,525.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,359.30

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