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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,857.02, 502,331.08 and 243,202.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,857.02, 502,331.08 and 243,202.66 is: 335,758.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,857.02 : 502,331.08 = 243,202.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,857.02/502,331.08 = 243,202.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,857.02x = 502,331.08 × 243,202.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,857.02x = 122,168,254,856.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,168,254,856.67/363,857.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,758.96

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