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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,908.70, 368,291.36 and 237,385.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,908.70, 368,291.36 and 237,385.04 is: 355,525.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,908.70 : 368,291.36 = 237,385.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,908.70/368,291.36 = 237,385.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,908.70x = 368,291.36 × 237,385.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,908.70x = 87,426,857,977.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,426,857,977.26/245,908.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,525.68

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