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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,245.80, 405,716.70 and 243,367.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,245.80, 405,716.70 and 243,367.40 is: 364,017.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,245.80 : 405,716.70 = 243,367.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,245.80/405,716.70 = 243,367.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,245.80x = 405,716.70 × 243,367.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,245.80x = 98,738,218,415.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,738,218,415.58/271,245.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,017.50

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