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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,194.23, 502,409.40 and 243,365.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,194.23, 502,409.40 and 243,365.18 is: 335,724.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,194.23 : 502,409.40 = 243,365.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,194.23/502,409.40 = 243,365.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,194.23x = 502,409.40 × 243,365.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,194.23x = 122,268,954,064.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,268,954,064.69/364,194.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,724.58

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