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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,344.08, 368,015.66 and 76,877.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,344.08, 368,015.66 and 76,877.31 is: 115,315.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,344.08 : 368,015.66 = 76,877.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,344.08/368,015.66 = 76,877.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,344.08x = 368,015.66 × 76,877.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,344.08x = 28,292,055,005.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,292,055,005.04/245,344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,315.82

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