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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,097.60, 367,646.40 and 87,331.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,097.60, 367,646.40 and 87,331.20 is: 130,996.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,097.60 : 367,646.40 = 87,331.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,097.60/367,646.40 = 87,331.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,097.60x = 367,646.40 × 87,331.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,097.60x = 32,107,001,287.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,107,001,287.68/245,097.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,996.80

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