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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,876.20, 368,231.10 and 245,876.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,876.20, 368,231.10 and 245,876.20 is: 368,231.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,876.20 : 368,231.10 = 245,876.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,876.20/368,231.10 = 245,876.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,876.20x = 368,231.10 × 245,876.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,876.20x = 90,539,263,589.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,539,263,589.82/245,876.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,231.10

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