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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,055.20, 459,082.80 and 211,576.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,055.20, 459,082.80 and 211,576.80 is: 317,365.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,055.20 : 459,082.80 = 211,576.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,055.20/459,082.80 = 211,576.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,055.20x = 459,082.80 × 211,576.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,055.20x = 97,131,269,759.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,131,269,759.04/306,055.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,365.20

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