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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,240.60, 532,860.90 and 243,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,240.60, 532,860.90 and 243,266.20 is: 364,899.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,240.60 : 532,860.90 = 243,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,240.60/532,860.90 = 243,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,240.60x = 532,860.90 × 243,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,240.60x = 129,627,046,271.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,627,046,271.58/355,240.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,899.30

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