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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,449.94, 368,179.48 and 76,966.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,449.94, 368,179.48 and 76,966.56 is: 115,451.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,449.94 : 368,179.48 = 76,966.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,449.94/368,179.48 = 76,966.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,449.94x = 368,179.48 × 76,966.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,449.94x = 28,337,508,038.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,337,508,038.19/245,449.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,451.27

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