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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,617.60, 368,426.40 and 241,470.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,617.60, 368,426.40 and 241,470.40 is: 362,205.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,617.60 : 368,426.40 = 241,470.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,617.60/368,426.40 = 241,470.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,617.60x = 368,426.40 × 241,470.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,617.60x = 88,964,070,178.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,964,070,178.56/245,617.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,205.60

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