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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,843.40, 368,279.10 and 216,618.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,843.40, 368,279.10 and 216,618.60 is: 324,499.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,843.40 : 368,279.10 = 216,618.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,843.40/368,279.10 = 216,618.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,843.40x = 368,279.10 × 216,618.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,843.40x = 79,776,103,051.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,776,103,051.26/245,843.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,499.67

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