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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,544.30, 392,316.45 and 245,797.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,544.30, 392,316.45 and 245,797.90 is: 368,696.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,544.30 : 392,316.45 = 245,797.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,544.30/392,316.45 = 245,797.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,544.30x = 392,316.45 × 245,797.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,544.30x = 96,430,559,545.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,430,559,545.46/261,544.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,696.85

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