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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,250.35, 367,968.92 and 85,344.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,250.35, 367,968.92 and 85,344.05 is: 128,048.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,250.35 : 367,968.92 = 85,344.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,250.35/367,968.92 = 85,344.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,250.35x = 367,968.92 × 85,344.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,250.35x = 31,403,957,906.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,403,957,906.93/245,250.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,048.58

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