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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,909.20, 368,863.80 and 175,050.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,909.20, 368,863.80 and 175,050.40 is: 262,575.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,909.20 : 368,863.80 = 175,050.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,909.20/368,863.80 = 175,050.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,909.20x = 368,863.80 × 175,050.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,909.20x = 64,569,755,735.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,569,755,735.52/245,909.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,575.60

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