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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,388.40, 368,082.60 and 145,855.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,388.40, 368,082.60 and 145,855.60 is: 218,783.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,388.40 : 368,082.60 = 145,855.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,388.40/368,082.60 = 145,855.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,388.40x = 368,082.60 × 145,855.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,388.40x = 53,686,908,472.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,686,908,472.56/245,388.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,783.40

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