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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,375.52, 368,066.52 and 87,613.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,375.52, 368,066.52 and 87,613.44 is: 131,421.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,375.52 : 368,066.52 = 87,613.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,375.52/368,066.52 = 87,613.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,375.52x = 368,066.52 × 87,613.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,375.52x = 32,247,573,966.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,247,573,966.03/245,375.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,421.32

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