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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,372.12, 368,058.23 and 76,892.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,372.12, 368,058.23 and 76,892.40 is: 115,338.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,372.12 : 368,058.23 = 76,892.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,372.12/368,058.23 = 76,892.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,372.12x = 368,058.23 × 76,892.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,372.12x = 28,300,880,259.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,300,880,259.99/245,372.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,338.62

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