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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,985.80, 429,960.30 and 245,513.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,985.80, 429,960.30 and 245,513.80 is: 367,827.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,985.80 : 429,960.30 = 245,513.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,985.80/429,960.30 = 245,513.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,985.80x = 429,960.30 × 245,513.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,985.80x = 105,561,187,102.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,561,187,102.14/286,985.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,827.21

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