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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,967.36, 338,720.28 and 213,687.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,967.36, 338,720.28 and 213,687.24 is: 294,267.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,967.36 : 338,720.28 = 213,687.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,967.36/338,720.28 = 213,687.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,967.36x = 338,720.28 × 213,687.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,967.36x = 72,380,201,765.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,380,201,765.23/245,967.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,267.51

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