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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,453.02, 437,681.52 and 245,121.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,453.02, 437,681.52 and 245,121.57 is: 366,845.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,453.02 : 437,681.52 = 245,121.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,453.02/437,681.52 = 245,121.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,453.02x = 437,681.52 × 245,121.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,453.02x = 107,285,181,342.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,285,181,342.39/292,453.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,845.87

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