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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,293.60, 367,940.40 and 87,527.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,293.60, 367,940.40 and 87,527.20 is: 131,290.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,293.60 : 367,940.40 = 87,527.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,293.60/367,940.40 = 87,527.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,293.60x = 367,940.40 × 87,527.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,293.60x = 32,204,792,978.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,204,792,978.88/245,293.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,290.80

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