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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,605.60, 363,908.40 and 219,277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,605.60, 363,908.40 and 219,277.60 is: 328,916.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,605.60 : 363,908.40 = 219,277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,605.60/363,908.40 = 219,277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,605.60x = 363,908.40 × 219,277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,605.60x = 79,796,960,571.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,796,960,571.84/242,605.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,916.40

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