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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,163.52, 368,056.32 and 208,460.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,163.52, 368,056.32 and 208,460.80 is: 312,955.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,163.52 : 368,056.32 = 208,460.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,163.52/368,056.32 = 208,460.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,163.52x = 368,056.32 × 208,460.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,163.52x = 76,725,314,912.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,725,314,912.26/245,163.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,955.68

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