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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,487.36, 368,215.75 and 117,494.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,487.36, 368,215.75 and 117,494.56 is: 176,234.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,487.36 : 368,215.75 = 117,494.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,487.36/368,215.75 = 117,494.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,487.36x = 368,215.75 × 117,494.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,487.36x = 43,263,346,397.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,263,346,397.70/245,487.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,234.51

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