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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,517.60, 368,276.40 and 206,151.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,517.60, 368,276.40 and 206,151.60 is: 309,227.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,517.60 : 368,276.40 = 206,151.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,517.60/368,276.40 = 206,151.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,517.60x = 368,276.40 × 206,151.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,517.60x = 75,920,769,102.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,920,769,102.24/245,517.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,227.40

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