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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,998.60, 368,997.90 and 245,998.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,998.60, 368,997.90 and 245,998.60 is: 368,997.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,998.60 : 368,997.90 = 245,998.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,998.60/368,997.90 = 245,998.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,998.60x = 368,997.90 × 245,998.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,998.60x = 90,772,966,802.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,772,966,802.94/245,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,997.90

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