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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,462.16, 367,816.08 and 145,423.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,462.16, 367,816.08 and 145,423.32 is: 217,911.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,462.16 : 367,816.08 = 145,423.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,462.16/367,816.08 = 145,423.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,462.16x = 367,816.08 × 145,423.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,462.16x = 53,489,035,502.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,489,035,502.99/245,462.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,911.53

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