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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,957.04, 368,468.88 and 145,905.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,957.04, 368,468.88 and 145,905.84 is: 218,581.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,957.04 : 368,468.88 = 145,905.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,957.04/368,468.88 = 145,905.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,957.04x = 368,468.88 × 145,905.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,957.04x = 53,761,761,450.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,761,761,450.26/245,957.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,581.92

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