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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,433.60, 338,889.60 and 197,913.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,433.60, 338,889.60 and 197,913.60 is: 273,274.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,433.60 : 338,889.60 = 197,913.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,433.60/338,889.60 = 197,913.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,433.60x = 338,889.60 × 197,913.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,433.60x = 67,070,860,738.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,070,860,738.56/245,433.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,274.97

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