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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,697.78, 542,360.78 and 212,232.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,697.78, 542,360.78 and 212,232.74 is: 318,240.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,697.78 : 542,360.78 = 212,232.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,697.78/542,360.78 = 212,232.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,697.78x = 542,360.78 × 212,232.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,697.78x = 115,106,711,430.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,106,711,430.84/361,697.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,240.03

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