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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,872.80, 368,290.80 and 204,400.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,872.80, 368,290.80 and 204,400.80 is: 306,170.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,872.80 : 368,290.80 = 204,400.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,872.80/368,290.80 = 204,400.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,872.80x = 368,290.80 × 204,400.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,872.80x = 75,278,934,152.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,278,934,152.64/245,872.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,170.24

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