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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,440.10, 368,160.15 and 201,116.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,440.10, 368,160.15 and 201,116.90 is: 301,675.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,440.10 : 368,160.15 = 201,116.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,440.10/368,160.15 = 201,116.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,440.10x = 368,160.15 × 201,116.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,440.10x = 74,043,228,071.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,043,228,071.54/245,440.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,675.35

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