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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,595.04, 368,885.04 and 237,525.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,595.04, 368,885.04 and 237,525.28 is: 356,764.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,595.04 : 368,885.04 = 237,525.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,595.04/368,885.04 = 237,525.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,595.04x = 368,885.04 × 237,525.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,595.04x = 87,619,522,413.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,619,522,413.81/245,595.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,764.22

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