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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,428.80, 368,143.20 and 121,012.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,428.80, 368,143.20 and 121,012.80 is: 181,519.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,428.80 : 368,143.20 = 121,012.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,428.80/368,143.20 = 121,012.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,428.80x = 368,143.20 × 121,012.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,428.80x = 44,550,039,432.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,550,039,432.96/245,428.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,519.20

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