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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,792.40, 368,688.60 and 244,237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,792.40, 368,688.60 and 244,237.20 is: 366,355.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,792.40 : 368,688.60 = 244,237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,792.40/368,688.60 = 244,237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,792.40x = 368,688.60 × 244,237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,792.40x = 90,047,471,335.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,047,471,335.92/245,792.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,355.80

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