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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,577.72, 337,926.42 and 205,161.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,577.72, 337,926.42 and 205,161.96 is: 282,312.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,577.72 : 337,926.42 = 205,161.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,577.72/337,926.42 = 205,161.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,577.72x = 337,926.42 × 205,161.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,577.72x = 69,329,646,662.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,329,646,662.98/245,577.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,312.45

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