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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,372.45, 537,558.03 and 245,711.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,372.45, 537,558.03 and 245,711.13 is: 368,566.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,372.45 : 537,558.03 = 245,711.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,372.45/537,558.03 = 245,711.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,372.45x = 537,558.03 × 245,711.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,372.45x = 132,083,988,976.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,083,988,976.03/358,372.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,566.25

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