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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,942.12, 368,650.38 and 175,608.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,942.12, 368,650.38 and 175,608.20 is: 263,224.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,942.12 : 368,650.38 = 175,608.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,942.12/368,650.38 = 175,608.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,942.12x = 368,650.38 × 175,608.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,942.12x = 64,738,029,661.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,738,029,661.12/245,942.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,224.65

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