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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,316.40, 367,974.60 and 76,838.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,316.40, 367,974.60 and 76,838.12 is: 115,257.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,316.40 : 367,974.60 = 76,838.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,316.40/367,974.60 = 76,838.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,316.40x = 367,974.60 × 76,838.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,316.40x = 28,274,475,723.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,274,475,723.64/245,316.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,257.18

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