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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,231.60, 367,847.40 and 87,465.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,231.60, 367,847.40 and 87,465.20 is: 131,197.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,231.60 : 367,847.40 = 87,465.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,231.60/367,847.40 = 87,465.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,231.60x = 367,847.40 × 87,465.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,231.60x = 32,173,846,410.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,173,846,410.48/245,231.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,197.80

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