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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,610.12, 337,473.09 and 195,221.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,610.12, 337,473.09 and 195,221.64 is: 268,238.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,610.12 : 337,473.09 = 195,221.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,610.12/337,473.09 = 195,221.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,610.12x = 337,473.09 × 195,221.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,610.12x = 65,882,050,085.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,882,050,085.67/245,610.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,238.34

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