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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,174.30, 543,261.45 and 212,486.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,174.30, 543,261.45 and 212,486.30 is: 318,729.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,174.30 : 543,261.45 = 212,486.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,174.30/543,261.45 = 212,486.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,174.30x = 543,261.45 × 212,486.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,174.30x = 115,435,615,443.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,435,615,443.14/362,174.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,729.45

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