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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,514.80, 367,883.40 and 205,857.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,514.80, 367,883.40 and 205,857.20 is: 308,459.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,514.80 : 367,883.40 = 205,857.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,514.80/367,883.40 = 205,857.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,514.80x = 367,883.40 × 205,857.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,514.80x = 75,731,446,650.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,731,446,650.48/245,514.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,459.80

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