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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,399.05, 368,103.25 and 76,915.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,399.05, 368,103.25 and 76,915.68 is: 115,374.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,399.05 : 368,103.25 = 76,915.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,399.05/368,103.25 = 76,915.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,399.05x = 368,103.25 × 76,915.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,399.05x = 28,312,910,499.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,312,910,499.72/245,399.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,374.98

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