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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,355.78, 368,033.64 and 79,143.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,355.78, 368,033.64 and 79,143.78 is: 118,715.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,355.78 : 368,033.64 = 79,143.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,355.78/368,033.64 = 79,143.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,355.78x = 368,033.64 × 79,143.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,355.78x = 29,127,573,436.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,127,573,436.76/245,355.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,715.66

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