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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,380.89, 368,071.44 and 76,914.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,380.89, 368,071.44 and 76,914.33 is: 115,371.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,380.89 : 368,071.44 = 76,914.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,380.89/368,071.44 = 76,914.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,380.89x = 368,071.44 × 76,914.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,380.89x = 28,309,968,199.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,309,968,199.74/245,380.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,371.53

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