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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,052.80, 367,579.20 and 87,459.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,052.80, 367,579.20 and 87,459.20 is: 131,188.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,052.80 : 367,579.20 = 87,459.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,052.80/367,579.20 = 87,459.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,052.80x = 367,579.20 × 87,459.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,052.80x = 32,148,182,768.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,148,182,768.64/245,052.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,188.80

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