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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,001.20, 367,501.80 and 213,897.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,001.20, 367,501.80 and 213,897.20 is: 320,845.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,001.20 : 367,501.80 = 213,897.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,001.20/367,501.80 = 213,897.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,001.20x = 367,501.80 × 213,897.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,001.20x = 78,607,606,014.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,607,606,014.96/245,001.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,845.80

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