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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,433.50, 368,209.49 and 85,486.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,433.50, 368,209.49 and 85,486.04 is: 128,249.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,433.50 : 368,209.49 = 85,486.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,433.50/368,209.49 = 85,486.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,433.50x = 368,209.49 × 85,486.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,433.50x = 31,476,768,922.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,476,768,922.04/245,433.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,249.69

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