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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,441.55, 368,199.24 and 76,924.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,441.55, 368,199.24 and 76,924.41 is: 115,398.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,441.55 : 368,199.24 = 76,924.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,441.55/368,199.24 = 76,924.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,441.55x = 368,199.24 × 76,924.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,441.55x = 28,323,509,299.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,323,509,299.45/245,441.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,398.18

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