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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,580.52, 368,369.57 and 212,198.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,580.52, 368,369.57 and 212,198.40 is: 318,296.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,580.52 : 368,369.57 = 212,198.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,580.52/368,369.57 = 212,198.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,580.52x = 368,369.57 × 212,198.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,580.52x = 78,167,430,459.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,167,430,459.85/245,580.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,296.54

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