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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,015.70, 364,523.55 and 217,427.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,015.70, 364,523.55 and 217,427.80 is: 326,141.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,015.70 : 364,523.55 = 217,427.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,015.70/364,523.55 = 217,427.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,015.70x = 364,523.55 × 217,427.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,015.70x = 79,257,553,524.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,257,553,524.69/243,015.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,141.70

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