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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,622.80, 368,045.40 and 205,965.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,622.80, 368,045.40 and 205,965.20 is: 308,621.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,622.80 : 368,045.40 = 205,965.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,622.80/368,045.40 = 205,965.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,622.80x = 368,045.40 × 205,965.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,622.80x = 75,804,544,420.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,804,544,420.08/245,622.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,621.77

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