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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,802.14, 462,604.77 and 245,905.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,802.14, 462,604.77 and 245,905.38 is: 367,192.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,802.14 : 462,604.77 = 245,905.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,802.14/462,604.77 = 245,905.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,802.14x = 462,604.77 × 245,905.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,802.14x = 113,757,001,756.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,757,001,756.66/309,802.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,192.43

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