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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,952.40, 368,928.60 and 202,212.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,952.40, 368,928.60 and 202,212.40 is: 303,318.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,952.40 : 368,928.60 = 202,212.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,952.40/368,928.60 = 202,212.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,952.40x = 368,928.60 × 202,212.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,952.40x = 74,601,937,634.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,601,937,634.64/245,952.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,318.60

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