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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,622.10, 368,433.15 and 242,511.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,622.10, 368,433.15 and 242,511.70 is: 363,767.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,622.10 : 368,433.15 = 242,511.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,622.10/368,433.15 = 242,511.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,622.10x = 368,433.15 × 242,511.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,622.10x = 89,349,349,542.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,349,349,542.86/245,622.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,767.55

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