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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,936.80, 364,246.80 and 218,053.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,936.80, 364,246.80 and 218,053.60 is: 326,938.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,936.80 : 364,246.80 = 218,053.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,936.80/364,246.80 = 218,053.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,936.80x = 364,246.80 × 218,053.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,936.80x = 79,425,326,028.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,425,326,028.48/242,936.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,938.22

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