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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,277, 368,032.08 and 112,147.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,277, 368,032.08 and 112,147.02 is: 168,273.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,277 : 368,032.08 = 112,147.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,277/368,032.08 = 112,147.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,277x = 368,032.08 × 112,147.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,277x = 41,273,701,036.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,273,701,036.40/245,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,273.83

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