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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,625.10, 368,437.65 and 242,514.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,625.10, 368,437.65 and 242,514.70 is: 363,772.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,625.10 : 368,437.65 = 242,514.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,625.10/368,437.65 = 242,514.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,625.10x = 368,437.65 × 242,514.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,625.10x = 89,351,546,158.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,351,546,158.46/245,625.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,772.05

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