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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,075.34, 367,412.13 and 87,213.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,075.34, 367,412.13 and 87,213.90 is: 130,749.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,075.34 : 367,412.13 = 87,213.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,075.34/367,412.13 = 87,213.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,075.34x = 367,412.13 × 87,213.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,075.34x = 32,043,444,764.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,043,444,764.61/245,075.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,749.36

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