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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,813.60, 368,720.40 and 201,490.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,813.60, 368,720.40 and 201,490.40 is: 302,235.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,813.60 : 368,720.40 = 201,490.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,813.60/368,720.40 = 201,490.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,813.60x = 368,720.40 × 201,490.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,813.60x = 74,293,620,884.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,293,620,884.16/245,813.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,235.60

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