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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,857.20, 368,785.80 and 216,988.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,857.20, 368,785.80 and 216,988.80 is: 325,483.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,857.20 : 368,785.80 = 216,988.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,857.20/368,785.80 = 216,988.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,857.20x = 368,785.80 × 216,988.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,857.20x = 80,022,388,199.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,022,388,199.04/245,857.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,483.20

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