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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,460, 368,194.48 and 76,976.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,460, 368,194.48 and 76,976.56 is: 115,466.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,460 : 368,194.48 = 76,976.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,460/368,194.48 = 76,976.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,460x = 368,194.48 × 76,976.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,460x = 28,342,344,481.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,342,344,481.39/245,460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,466.24

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