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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,007.80, 364,511.70 and 216,742.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,007.80, 364,511.70 and 216,742.20 is: 325,113.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,007.80 : 364,511.70 = 216,742.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,007.80/364,511.70 = 216,742.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,007.80x = 364,511.70 × 216,742.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,007.80x = 79,005,067,783.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,005,067,783.74/243,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,113.30

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