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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,287.26, 338,244.39 and 204,985.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,287.26, 338,244.39 and 204,985.98 is: 282,670.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,287.26 : 338,244.39 = 204,985.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,287.26/338,244.39 = 204,985.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,287.26x = 338,244.39 × 204,985.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,287.26x = 69,335,357,763.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,335,357,763.65/245,287.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,670.03

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