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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,409.80, 368,114.70 and 87,816.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,409.80, 368,114.70 and 87,816.20 is: 131,724.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,409.80 : 368,114.70 = 87,816.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,409.80/368,114.70 = 87,816.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,409.80x = 368,114.70 × 87,816.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,409.80x = 32,326,434,118.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,326,434,118.14/245,409.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,724.30

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