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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,701.99, 368,290.53 and 175,368.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,701.99, 368,290.53 and 175,368.07 is: 262,864.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,701.99 : 368,290.53 = 175,368.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,701.99/368,290.53 = 175,368.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,701.99x = 368,290.53 × 175,368.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,701.99x = 64,586,399,905.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,586,399,905.74/245,701.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,864.78

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