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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,538.20, 368,307.30 and 235,040.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,538.20, 368,307.30 and 235,040.60 is: 352,560.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,538.20 : 368,307.30 = 235,040.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,538.20/368,307.30 = 235,040.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,538.20x = 368,307.30 × 235,040.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,538.20x = 86,567,168,776.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,567,168,776.38/245,538.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,560.90

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