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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,545.80, 392,318.70 and 245,799.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,545.80, 392,318.70 and 245,799.40 is: 368,699.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,545.80 : 392,318.70 = 245,799.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,545.80/392,318.70 = 245,799.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,545.80x = 392,318.70 × 245,799.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,545.80x = 96,431,701,068.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,431,701,068.78/261,545.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,699.10

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