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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,569.40, 363,854.10 and 216,908.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,569.40, 363,854.10 and 216,908.60 is: 325,362.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,569.40 : 363,854.10 = 216,908.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,569.40/363,854.10 = 216,908.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,569.40x = 363,854.10 × 216,908.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,569.40x = 78,923,083,435.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,923,083,435.26/242,569.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,362.90

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