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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,936.40, 368,904.60 and 202,196.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,936.40, 368,904.60 and 202,196.40 is: 303,294.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,936.40 : 368,904.60 = 202,196.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,936.40/368,904.60 = 202,196.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,936.40x = 368,904.60 × 202,196.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,936.40x = 74,591,182,063.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,591,182,063.44/245,936.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,294.60

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