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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,831.60, 368,833.80 and 237,191.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,831.60, 368,833.80 and 237,191.60 is: 355,870.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,831.60 : 368,833.80 = 237,191.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,831.60/368,833.80 = 237,191.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,831.60x = 368,833.80 × 237,191.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,831.60x = 87,484,279,156.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,484,279,156.08/245,831.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,870.76

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