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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,430.60, 368,145.90 and 201,107.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,430.60, 368,145.90 and 201,107.40 is: 301,661.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,430.60 : 368,145.90 = 201,107.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,430.60/368,145.90 = 201,107.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,430.60x = 368,145.90 × 201,107.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,430.60x = 74,036,864,769.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,036,864,769.66/245,430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,661.10

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