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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,682.75, 368,129.25 and 206,316.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,682.75, 368,129.25 and 206,316.75 is: 309,143.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,682.75 : 368,129.25 = 206,316.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,682.75/368,129.25 = 206,316.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,682.75x = 368,129.25 × 206,316.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,682.75x = 75,951,230,439.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,951,230,439.94/245,682.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,143.52

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