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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,205.20, 400,807.80 and 245,432.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,205.20, 400,807.80 and 245,432.40 is: 368,148.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,205.20 : 400,807.80 = 245,432.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,205.20/400,807.80 = 245,432.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,205.20x = 400,807.80 × 245,432.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,205.20x = 98,371,220,292.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,371,220,292.72/267,205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,148.60

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