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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,812.80, 368,719.20 and 211,987.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,812.80, 368,719.20 and 211,987.20 is: 317,980.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,812.80 : 368,719.20 = 211,987.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,812.80/368,719.20 = 211,987.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,812.80x = 368,719.20 × 211,987.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,812.80x = 78,163,750,794.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,163,750,794.24/245,812.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,980.80

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