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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,232.46, 367,877.49 and 87,483.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,232.46, 367,877.49 and 87,483.34 is: 131,235.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,232.46 : 367,877.49 = 87,483.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,232.46/367,877.49 = 87,483.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,232.46x = 367,877.49 × 87,483.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,232.46x = 32,183,151,536.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,183,151,536.02/245,232.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,235.28

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