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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,855.70, 368,783.55 and 243,522.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,855.70, 368,783.55 and 243,522.90 is: 365,284.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,855.70 : 368,783.55 = 243,522.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,855.70/368,783.55 = 243,522.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,855.70x = 368,783.55 × 243,522.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,855.70x = 89,807,239,568.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,807,239,568.30/245,855.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,284.35

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