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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,595.52, 366,345.44 and 212,595.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,595.52, 366,345.44 and 212,595.52 is: 318,417.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,595.52 : 366,345.44 = 212,595.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,595.52/366,345.44 = 212,595.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,595.52x = 366,345.44 × 212,595.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,595.52x = 77,883,399,316.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,883,399,316.43/244,595.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,417.11

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