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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,406.80, 368,110.20 and 87,640.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,406.80, 368,110.20 and 87,640.40 is: 131,460.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,406.80 : 368,110.20 = 87,640.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,406.80/368,110.20 = 87,640.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,406.80x = 368,110.20 × 87,640.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,406.80x = 32,261,325,172.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,261,325,172.08/245,406.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,460.60

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