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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,431.30, 367,628.55 and 203,959.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,431.30, 367,628.55 and 203,959.30 is: 305,508.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,431.30 : 367,628.55 = 203,959.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,431.30/367,628.55 = 203,959.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,431.30x = 367,628.55 × 203,959.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,431.30x = 74,981,261,718.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,981,261,718.02/245,431.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,508.15

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