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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,498.70, 367,470.45 and 175,514.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,498.70, 367,470.45 and 175,514.70 is: 262,716.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,498.70 : 367,470.45 = 175,514.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,498.70/367,470.45 = 175,514.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,498.70x = 367,470.45 × 175,514.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,498.70x = 64,496,465,790.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,496,465,790.62/245,498.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,716.12

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