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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,227.62, 367,642.92 and 76,661.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,227.62, 367,642.92 and 76,661.16 is: 114,929.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,227.62 : 367,642.92 = 76,661.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,227.62/367,642.92 = 76,661.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,227.62x = 367,642.92 × 76,661.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,227.62x = 28,183,932,712.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,183,932,712.99/245,227.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,929.68

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