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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,444.02, 368,122.83 and 65,531.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,444.02, 368,122.83 and 65,531.68 is: 98,285.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,444.02 : 368,122.83 = 65,531.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,444.02/368,122.83 = 65,531.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,444.02x = 368,122.83 × 65,531.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,444.02x = 24,123,707,496.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,123,707,496.25/245,444.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,285.99

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