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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,619.60, 368,429.40 and 242,509.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,619.60, 368,429.40 and 242,509.20 is: 363,763.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,619.60 : 368,429.40 = 242,509.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,619.60/368,429.40 = 242,509.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,619.60x = 368,429.40 × 242,509.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,619.60x = 89,347,519,050.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,347,519,050.48/245,619.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,763.80

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