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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,363.70, 368,045.55 and 76,898.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,363.70, 368,045.55 and 76,898.10 is: 115,347.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,363.70 : 368,045.55 = 76,898.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,363.70/368,045.55 = 76,898.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,363.70x = 368,045.55 × 76,898.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,363.70x = 28,302,003,508.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,302,003,508.46/245,363.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,347.15

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