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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,169.60, 367,754.40 and 87,403.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,169.60, 367,754.40 and 87,403.20 is: 131,104.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,169.60 : 367,754.40 = 87,403.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,169.60/367,754.40 = 87,403.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,169.60x = 367,754.40 × 87,403.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,169.60x = 32,142,911,374.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,142,911,374.08/245,169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,104.80

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