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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,968.70, 383,953.05 and 245,600.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,968.70, 383,953.05 and 245,600.70 is: 368,401.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,968.70 : 383,953.05 = 245,600.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,968.70/383,953.05 = 245,600.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,968.70x = 383,953.05 × 245,600.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,968.70x = 94,299,137,847.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,299,137,847.14/255,968.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,401.05

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