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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,534.30, 392,301.45 and 245,787.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,534.30, 392,301.45 and 245,787.90 is: 368,681.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,534.30 : 392,301.45 = 245,787.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,534.30/392,301.45 = 245,787.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,534.30x = 392,301.45 × 245,787.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,534.30x = 96,422,949,562.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,422,949,562.46/261,534.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,681.85

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