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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,872.20, 368,808.30 and 243,539.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,872.20, 368,808.30 and 243,539.40 is: 365,309.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,872.20 : 368,808.30 = 243,539.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,872.20/368,808.30 = 243,539.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,872.20x = 368,808.30 × 243,539.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,872.20x = 89,819,352,097.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,819,352,097.02/245,872.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,309.10

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