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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,643.20, 366,964.80 and 213,539.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,643.20, 366,964.80 and 213,539.20 is: 320,308.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,643.20 : 366,964.80 = 213,539.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,643.20/366,964.80 = 213,539.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,643.20x = 366,964.80 × 213,539.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,643.20x = 78,361,369,820.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,361,369,820.16/244,643.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,308.80

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