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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,423.20, 368,134.80 and 203,951.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,423.20, 368,134.80 and 203,951.20 is: 305,926.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,423.20 : 368,134.80 = 203,951.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,423.20/368,134.80 = 203,951.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,423.20x = 368,134.80 × 203,951.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,423.20x = 75,081,534,221.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,081,534,221.76/245,423.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,926.80

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