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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,324.40, 367,986.60 and 105,097.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,324.40, 367,986.60 and 105,097.20 is: 157,645.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,324.40 : 367,986.60 = 105,097.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,324.40/367,986.60 = 105,097.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,324.40x = 367,986.60 × 105,097.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,324.40x = 38,674,361,297.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,674,361,297.52/245,324.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,645.80

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