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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,648.80, 365,938 and 238,214.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,648.80, 365,938 and 238,214.80 is: 354,863.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,648.80 : 365,938 = 238,214.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,648.80/365,938 = 238,214.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,648.80x = 365,938 × 238,214.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,648.80x = 87,171,847,482.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,171,847,482.40/245,648.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,863.72

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