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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,627.80, 368,052.90 and 205,970.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,627.80, 368,052.90 and 205,970.20 is: 308,629.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,627.80 : 368,052.90 = 205,970.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,627.80/368,052.90 = 205,970.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,627.80x = 368,052.90 × 205,970.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,627.80x = 75,807,929,423.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,807,929,423.58/245,627.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,629.27

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