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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,379.02, 367,806.09 and 112,059.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,379.02, 367,806.09 and 112,059.50 is: 167,969.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,379.02 : 367,806.09 = 112,059.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,379.02/367,806.09 = 112,059.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,379.02x = 367,806.09 × 112,059.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,379.02x = 41,216,166,542.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,216,166,542.36/245,379.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,969.40

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