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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,865.20, 368,214.60 and 245,865.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,865.20, 368,214.60 and 245,865.20 is: 368,214.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,865.20 : 368,214.60 = 245,865.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,865.20/368,214.60 = 245,865.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,865.20x = 368,214.60 × 245,865.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,865.20x = 90,531,156,271.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,531,156,271.92/245,865.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,214.60

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