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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,404.80, 368,107.20 and 87,649.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,404.80, 368,107.20 and 87,649.20 is: 131,473.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,404.80 : 368,107.20 = 87,649.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,404.80/368,107.20 = 87,649.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,404.80x = 368,107.20 × 87,649.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,404.80x = 32,264,301,594.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,264,301,594.24/245,404.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,473.80

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