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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,036.28, 337,100.22 and 234,538.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,036.28, 337,100.22 and 234,538.68 is: 322,658.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,036.28 : 337,100.22 = 234,538.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,036.28/337,100.22 = 234,538.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,036.28x = 337,100.22 × 234,538.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,036.28x = 79,063,040,626.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,063,040,626.51/245,036.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,658.51

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