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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,354.28, 368,031.39 and 79,142.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,354.28, 368,031.39 and 79,142.28 is: 118,713.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,354.28 : 368,031.39 = 79,142.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,354.28/368,031.39 = 79,142.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,354.28x = 368,031.39 × 79,142.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,354.28x = 29,126,843,316.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,126,843,316.17/245,354.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,713.41

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