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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,007.40, 364,511.10 and 216,435.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,007.40, 364,511.10 and 216,435.35 is: 324,653.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,007.40 : 364,511.10 = 216,435.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,007.40/364,511.10 = 216,435.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,007.40x = 364,511.10 × 216,435.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,007.40x = 78,893,087,507.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,893,087,507.39/243,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,653.03

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