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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,893.20, 368,839.80 and 243,560.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,893.20, 368,839.80 and 243,560.40 is: 365,340.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,893.20 : 368,839.80 = 243,560.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,893.20/368,839.80 = 243,560.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,893.20x = 368,839.80 × 243,560.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,893.20x = 89,834,769,223.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,834,769,223.92/245,893.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,340.60

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