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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,239.80, 543,359.70 and 212,551.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,239.80, 543,359.70 and 212,551.80 is: 318,827.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,239.80 : 543,359.70 = 212,551.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,239.80/543,359.70 = 212,551.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,239.80x = 543,359.70 × 212,551.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,239.80x = 115,492,082,282.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,492,082,282.46/362,239.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,827.70

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