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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,009.60, 364,514.40 and 204,518.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,009.60, 364,514.40 and 204,518.40 is: 306,777.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,009.60 : 364,514.40 = 204,518.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,009.60/364,514.40 = 204,518.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,009.60x = 364,514.40 × 204,518.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,009.60x = 74,549,901,864.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,549,901,864.96/243,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,777.60

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