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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,871.95, 368,224.73 and 245,871.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,871.95, 368,224.73 and 245,871.95 is: 368,224.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,871.95 : 368,224.73 = 245,871.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,871.95/368,224.73 = 245,871.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,871.95x = 368,224.73 × 245,871.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,871.95x = 90,536,131,173.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,536,131,173.96/245,871.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,224.73

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