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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,211.50, 365,671.41 and 242,969.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,211.50, 365,671.41 and 242,969.38 is: 362,327.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,211.50 : 365,671.41 = 242,969.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,211.50/365,671.41 = 242,969.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,211.50x = 365,671.41 × 242,969.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,211.50x = 88,846,954,556.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,846,954,556.58/245,211.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,327.85

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