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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,022.64, 362,775.85 and 209,955.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,022.64, 362,775.85 and 209,955.20 is: 313,413.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,022.64 : 362,775.85 = 209,955.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,022.64/362,775.85 = 209,955.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,022.64x = 362,775.85 × 209,955.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,022.64x = 76,166,676,141.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,166,676,141.92/243,022.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,413.91

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