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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,859.70, 368,206.35 and 245,859.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,859.70, 368,206.35 and 245,859.70 is: 368,206.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,859.70 : 368,206.35 = 245,859.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,859.70/368,206.35 = 245,859.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,859.70x = 368,206.35 × 245,859.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,859.70x = 90,527,102,749.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,527,102,749.10/245,859.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,206.35

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