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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,175.60, 498,263.40 and 243,602.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,175.60, 498,263.40 and 243,602.10 is: 365,403.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,175.60 : 498,263.40 = 243,602.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,175.60/498,263.40 = 243,602.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,175.60x = 498,263.40 × 243,602.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,175.60x = 121,378,010,593.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,378,010,593.14/332,175.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,403.15

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