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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,029.70, 391,544.55 and 245,477.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,029.70, 391,544.55 and 245,477.70 is: 368,216.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,029.70 : 391,544.55 = 245,477.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,029.70/391,544.55 = 245,477.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,029.70x = 391,544.55 × 245,477.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,029.70x = 96,115,455,581.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,115,455,581.54/261,029.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,216.55

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