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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,340.04, 368,009.93 and 76,873.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,340.04, 368,009.93 and 76,873.61 is: 115,310.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,340.04 : 368,009.93 = 76,873.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,340.04/368,009.93 = 76,873.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,340.04x = 368,009.93 × 76,873.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,340.04x = 28,290,250,877.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,290,250,877.10/245,340.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,310.37

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