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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,411.60, 368,117.40 and 87,645.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,411.60, 368,117.40 and 87,645.20 is: 131,467.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,411.60 : 368,117.40 = 87,645.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,411.60/368,117.40 = 87,645.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,411.60x = 368,117.40 × 87,645.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,411.60x = 32,263,723,146.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,263,723,146.48/245,411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,467.80

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