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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,179.10, 498,268.65 and 243,605.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,179.10, 498,268.65 and 243,605.60 is: 365,408.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,179.10 : 498,268.65 = 243,605.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,179.10/498,268.65 = 243,605.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,179.10x = 498,268.65 × 243,605.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,179.10x = 121,381,033,444.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,381,033,444.44/332,179.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,408.40

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