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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,210.88, 427,569.96 and 245,437.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,210.88, 427,569.96 and 245,437.96 is: 339,386.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,210.88 : 427,569.96 = 245,437.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,210.88/427,569.96 = 245,437.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,210.88x = 427,569.96 × 245,437.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,210.88x = 104,941,898,739.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,941,898,739.68/309,210.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,386.18

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