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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,356.44, 368,034.21 and 76,889.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,356.44, 368,034.21 and 76,889.67 is: 115,334.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,356.44 : 368,034.21 = 76,889.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,356.44/368,034.21 = 76,889.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,356.44x = 368,034.21 × 76,889.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,356.44x = 28,298,028,955.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,298,028,955.61/245,356.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,334.36

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