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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,402.46, 368,108.28 and 76,919.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,402.46, 368,108.28 and 76,919.02 is: 115,379.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,402.46 : 368,108.28 = 76,919.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,402.46/368,108.28 = 76,919.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,402.46x = 368,108.28 × 76,919.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,402.46x = 28,314,527,231.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,314,527,231.21/245,402.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,379.96

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