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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,540.70, 368,311.05 and 212,298.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,540.70, 368,311.05 and 212,298.30 is: 318,447.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,540.70 : 368,311.05 = 212,298.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,540.70/368,311.05 = 212,298.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,540.70x = 368,311.05 × 212,298.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,540.70x = 78,191,809,786.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,191,809,786.22/245,540.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,447.45

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