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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,420.82, 368,013.38 and 145,593.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,420.82, 368,013.38 and 145,593.99 is: 218,321.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,420.82 : 368,013.38 = 145,593.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,420.82/368,013.38 = 145,593.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,420.82x = 368,013.38 × 145,593.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,420.82x = 53,580,535,639.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,580,535,639.62/245,420.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,321.07

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