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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,555.30, 404,332.95 and 243,311.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,555.30, 404,332.95 and 243,311.30 is: 364,966.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,555.30 : 404,332.95 = 243,311.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,555.30/404,332.95 = 243,311.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,555.30x = 404,332.95 × 243,311.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,555.30x = 98,378,775,697.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,378,775,697.34/269,555.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,966.95

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