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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,448.42, 376,605.25 and 245,584.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,448.42, 376,605.25 and 245,584.48 is: 366,365.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,448.42 : 376,605.25 = 245,584.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,448.42/376,605.25 = 245,584.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,448.42x = 376,605.25 × 245,584.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,448.42x = 92,488,403,258.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,488,403,258.60/252,448.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,365.55

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