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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,047.20, 364,570.80 and 241,570.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,047.20, 364,570.80 and 241,570.98 is: 362,356.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,047.20 : 364,570.80 = 241,570.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,047.20/364,570.80 = 241,570.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,047.20x = 364,570.80 × 241,570.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,047.20x = 88,069,725,435.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,069,725,435.38/243,047.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,356.47

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