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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,511.20, 461,266.80 and 245,303.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,511.20, 461,266.80 and 245,303.20 is: 367,954.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,511.20 : 461,266.80 = 245,303.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,511.20/461,266.80 = 245,303.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,511.20x = 461,266.80 × 245,303.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,511.20x = 113,150,222,093.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,150,222,093.76/307,511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,954.80

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