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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,437.72, 368,137.12 and 87,649.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,437.72, 368,137.12 and 87,649.72 is: 131,467.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,437.72 : 368,137.12 = 87,649.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,437.72/368,137.12 = 87,649.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,437.72x = 368,137.12 × 87,649.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,437.72x = 32,267,115,489.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,267,115,489.61/245,437.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,467.63

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