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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,499.37, 363,465.91 and 214,737.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,499.37, 363,465.91 and 214,737.82 is: 320,534.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,499.37 : 363,465.91 = 214,737.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,499.37/363,465.91 = 214,737.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,499.37x = 363,465.91 × 214,737.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,499.37x = 78,049,877,157.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,049,877,157.72/243,499.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,534.21

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