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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,470.13, 368,201.50 and 110,438.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,470.13, 368,201.50 and 110,438.85 is: 165,656.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,470.13 : 368,201.50 = 110,438.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,470.13/368,201.50 = 110,438.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,470.13x = 368,201.50 × 110,438.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,470.13x = 40,663,750,228.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,663,750,228.28/245,470.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,656.61

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