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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,854.33, 368,153.90 and 196,007.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,854.33, 368,153.90 and 196,007.12 is: 293,510.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,854.33 : 368,153.90 = 196,007.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,854.33/368,153.90 = 196,007.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,854.33x = 368,153.90 × 196,007.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,854.33x = 72,160,784,675.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,160,784,675.73/245,854.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,510.33

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