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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,239.16, 368,000.69 and 103,073.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,239.16, 368,000.69 and 103,073.22 is: 154,669.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,239.16 : 368,000.69 = 103,073.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,239.16/368,000.69 = 103,073.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,239.16x = 368,000.69 × 103,073.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,239.16x = 37,931,015,565.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,931,015,565.16/245,239.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,669.49

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