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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,352.28, 368,028.39 and 79,140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,352.28, 368,028.39 and 79,140.28 is: 118,710.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,352.28 : 368,028.39 = 79,140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,352.28/368,028.39 = 79,140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,352.28x = 368,028.39 × 79,140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,352.28x = 29,125,869,832.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,125,869,832.55/245,352.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,710.41

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