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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,976.20, 461,186.70 and 245,768.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,976.20, 461,186.70 and 245,768.20 is: 368,031.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,976.20 : 461,186.70 = 245,768.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,976.20/461,186.70 = 245,768.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,976.20x = 461,186.70 × 245,768.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,976.20x = 113,345,025,122.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,345,025,122.94/307,976.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,031.77

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