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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,198.23, 502,414.92 and 243,369.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,198.23, 502,414.92 and 243,369.18 is: 335,730.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,198.23 : 502,414.92 = 243,369.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,198.23/502,414.92 = 243,369.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,198.23x = 502,414.92 × 243,369.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,198.23x = 122,272,307,100.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,272,307,100.17/364,198.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,730.10

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