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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,602.80, 363,904.20 and 217,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,602.80, 363,904.20 and 217,233.60 is: 325,850.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,602.80 : 363,904.20 = 217,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,602.80/363,904.20 = 217,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,602.80x = 363,904.20 × 217,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,602.80x = 79,052,219,421.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,052,219,421.12/242,602.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,850.40

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