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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,463, 368,198.98 and 76,979.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,463, 368,198.98 and 76,979.56 is: 115,470.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,463 : 368,198.98 = 76,979.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,463/368,198.98 = 76,979.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,463x = 368,198.98 × 76,979.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,463x = 28,343,795,472.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,343,795,472.85/245,463
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,470.74

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