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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,715.70, 365,383.96 and 218,302.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,715.70, 365,383.96 and 218,302.30 is: 328,632.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,715.70 : 365,383.96 = 218,302.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,715.70/365,383.96 = 218,302.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,715.70x = 365,383.96 × 218,302.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,715.70x = 79,764,158,851.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,764,158,851.11/242,715.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,632.05

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