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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,215.40, 396,323.10 and 243,997.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,215.40, 396,323.10 and 243,997.80 is: 365,996.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,215.40 : 396,323.10 = 243,997.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,215.40/396,323.10 = 243,997.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,215.40x = 396,323.10 × 243,997.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,215.40x = 96,701,964,489.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,701,964,489.18/264,215.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,996.70

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