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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,290.51, 338,248.87 and 204,989.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,290.51, 338,248.87 and 204,989.23 is: 282,674.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,290.51 : 338,248.87 = 204,989.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,290.51/338,248.87 = 204,989.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,290.51x = 338,248.87 × 204,989.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,290.51x = 69,337,375,409.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,337,375,409.67/245,290.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,674.51

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