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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,412.80, 368,119.20 and 217,419.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,412.80, 368,119.20 and 217,419.20 is: 326,128.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,412.80 : 368,119.20 = 217,419.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,412.80/368,119.20 = 217,419.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,412.80x = 368,119.20 × 217,419.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,412.80x = 80,036,181,968.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,036,181,968.64/245,412.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,128.80

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