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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,778.80, 368,279.40 and 206,121.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,778.80, 368,279.40 and 206,121.20 is: 308,855.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,778.80 : 368,279.40 = 206,121.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,778.80/368,279.40 = 206,121.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,778.80x = 368,279.40 × 206,121.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,778.80x = 75,910,191,863.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,910,191,863.28/245,778.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,855.73

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