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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,431.20, 461,146.80 and 245,223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,431.20, 461,146.80 and 245,223.20 is: 367,834.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,431.20 : 461,146.80 = 245,223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,431.20/461,146.80 = 245,223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,431.20x = 461,146.80 × 245,223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,431.20x = 113,083,893,965.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,083,893,965.76/307,431.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,834.80

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