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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,845.20, 397,267.80 and 243,072.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,845.20, 397,267.80 and 243,072.40 is: 364,608.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,845.20 : 397,267.80 = 243,072.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,845.20/397,267.80 = 243,072.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,845.20x = 397,267.80 × 243,072.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,845.20x = 96,564,837,588.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,564,837,588.72/264,845.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,608.60

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