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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,521.60, 545,865.60 and 245,715.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,521.60, 545,865.60 and 245,715.20 is: 368,967.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,521.60 : 545,865.60 = 245,715.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,521.60/545,865.60 = 245,715.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,521.60x = 545,865.60 × 245,715.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,521.60x = 134,127,475,077.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,127,475,077.12/363,521.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,967.00

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