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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,405.80, 368,108.70 and 87,812.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,405.80, 368,108.70 and 87,812.20 is: 131,718.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,405.80 : 368,108.70 = 87,812.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,405.80/368,108.70 = 87,812.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,405.80x = 368,108.70 × 87,812.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,405.80x = 32,324,434,786.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,324,434,786.14/245,405.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,718.30

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