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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,008.80, 364,513.20 and 209,183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,008.80, 364,513.20 and 209,183.20 is: 313,774.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,008.80 : 364,513.20 = 209,183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,008.80/364,513.20 = 209,183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,008.80x = 364,513.20 × 209,183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,008.80x = 76,250,037,618.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,250,037,618.24/243,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,774.80

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