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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,419.84, 368,129.58 and 79,207.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,419.84, 368,129.58 and 79,207.84 is: 118,811.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,419.84 : 368,129.58 = 79,207.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,419.84/368,129.58 = 79,207.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,419.84x = 368,129.58 × 79,207.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,419.84x = 29,158,748,871.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,158,748,871.91/245,419.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,811.70

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