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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,063.03, 366,007.71 and 245,830.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,063.03, 366,007.71 and 245,830.79 is: 339,451.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,063.03 : 366,007.71 = 245,830.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,063.03/366,007.71 = 245,830.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,063.03x = 366,007.71 × 245,830.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,063.03x = 89,975,964,495.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,975,964,495.39/265,063.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,451.21

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