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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,469.60, 368,204.40 and 79,257.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,469.60, 368,204.40 and 79,257.60 is: 118,886.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,469.60 : 368,204.40 = 79,257.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,469.60/368,204.40 = 79,257.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,469.60x = 368,204.40 × 79,257.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,469.60x = 29,182,997,053.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,182,997,053.44/245,469.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,886.40

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