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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,862.20, 368,793.30 and 216,993.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,862.20, 368,793.30 and 216,993.80 is: 325,490.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,862.20 : 368,793.30 = 216,993.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,862.20/368,793.30 = 216,993.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,862.20x = 368,793.30 × 216,993.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,862.20x = 80,025,859,581.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,025,859,581.54/245,862.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,490.70

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