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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,878.20, 368,234.10 and 245,878.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,878.20, 368,234.10 and 245,878.20 is: 368,234.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,878.20 : 368,234.10 = 245,878.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,878.20/368,234.10 = 245,878.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,878.20x = 368,234.10 × 245,878.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,878.20x = 90,540,737,686.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,540,737,686.62/245,878.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,234.10

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