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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,172.63, 368,312.56 and 145,398.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,172.63, 368,312.56 and 145,398.27 is: 218,425.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,172.63 : 368,312.56 = 145,398.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,172.63/368,312.56 = 145,398.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,172.63x = 368,312.56 × 145,398.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,172.63x = 53,552,010,469.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,552,010,469.88/245,172.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,425.73

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