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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,966.08, 378,178.68 and 245,235.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,966.08, 378,178.68 and 245,235.08 is: 338,518.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,966.08 : 378,178.68 = 245,235.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,966.08/378,178.68 = 245,235.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,966.08x = 378,178.68 × 245,235.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,966.08x = 92,742,678,844.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,742,678,844.09/273,966.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,518.84

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