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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,631.38, 535,738.58 and 245,034.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,631.38, 535,738.58 and 245,034.90 is: 367,066.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,631.38 : 535,738.58 = 245,034.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,631.38/535,738.58 = 245,034.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,631.38x = 535,738.58 × 245,034.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,631.38x = 131,274,649,376.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,274,649,376.44/357,631.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,066.92

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