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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,855.80, 368,783.70 and 242,356.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,855.80, 368,783.70 and 242,356.60 is: 363,534.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,855.80 : 368,783.70 = 242,356.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,855.80/368,783.70 = 242,356.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,855.80x = 368,783.70 × 242,356.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,855.80x = 89,377,163,667.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,377,163,667.42/245,855.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,534.90

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