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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,405, 368,193.90 and 120,833.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,405, 368,193.90 and 120,833.48 is: 181,292.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,405 : 368,193.90 = 120,833.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,405/368,193.90 = 120,833.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,405x = 368,193.90 × 120,833.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,405x = 44,490,150,251.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,490,150,251.77/245,405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,292.76

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