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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,318.25, 367,966.34 and 85,506.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,318.25, 367,966.34 and 85,506.87 is: 128,256.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,318.25 : 367,966.34 = 85,506.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,318.25/367,966.34 = 85,506.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,318.25x = 367,966.34 × 85,506.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,318.25x = 31,463,649,571.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,463,649,571.22/245,318.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,256.46

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