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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,827.60, 368,827.80 and 237,187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,827.60, 368,827.80 and 237,187.60 is: 355,864.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,827.60 : 368,827.80 = 237,187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,827.60/368,827.80 = 237,187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,827.60x = 368,827.80 × 237,187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,827.60x = 87,481,380,695.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,481,380,695.28/245,827.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,864.76

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