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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,909.70, 368,292.86 and 237,386.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,909.70, 368,292.86 and 237,386.04 is: 355,527.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,909.70 : 368,292.86 = 237,386.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,909.70/368,292.86 = 237,386.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,909.70x = 368,292.86 × 237,386.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,909.70x = 87,427,583,595.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,427,583,595.67/245,909.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,527.19

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