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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,541.20, 368,311.80 and 212,298.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,541.20, 368,311.80 and 212,298.80 is: 318,448.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,541.20 : 368,311.80 = 212,298.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,541.20/368,311.80 = 212,298.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,541.20x = 368,311.80 × 212,298.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,541.20x = 78,192,153,165.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,192,153,165.84/245,541.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,448.20

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