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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,436.06, 368,062.93 and 85,470.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,436.06, 368,062.93 and 85,470.92 is: 128,174.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,436.06 : 368,062.93 = 85,470.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,436.06/368,062.93 = 85,470.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,436.06x = 368,062.93 × 85,470.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,436.06x = 31,458,677,245.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,458,677,245.00/245,436.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,174.63

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