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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,870.40, 368,319.60 and 216,645.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,870.40, 368,319.60 and 216,645.60 is: 324,540.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,870.40 : 368,319.60 = 216,645.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,870.40/368,319.60 = 216,645.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,870.40x = 368,319.60 × 216,645.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,870.40x = 79,794,820,733.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,794,820,733.76/245,870.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,540.17

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