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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,873.20, 368,226.60 and 245,873.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,873.20, 368,226.60 and 245,873.20 is: 368,226.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,873.20 : 368,226.60 = 245,873.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,873.20/368,226.60 = 245,873.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,873.20x = 368,226.60 × 245,873.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,873.20x = 90,537,052,467.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,537,052,467.12/245,873.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,226.60

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