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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,206, 365,663.21 and 242,963.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,206, 365,663.21 and 242,963.88 is: 362,319.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,206 : 365,663.21 = 242,963.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,206/365,663.21 = 242,963.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,206x = 365,663.21 × 242,963.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,206x = 88,842,950,446.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,842,950,446.54/245,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,319.64

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