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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,735.65, 502,163.40 and 243,081.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,735.65, 502,163.40 and 243,081.29 is: 335,591.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,735.65 : 502,163.40 = 243,081.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,735.65/502,163.40 = 243,081.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,735.65x = 502,163.40 × 243,081.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,735.65x = 122,066,524,551.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,066,524,551.97/363,735.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,591.32

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