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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,488.07, 368,216.81 and 117,495.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,488.07, 368,216.81 and 117,495.26 is: 176,235.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,488.07 : 368,216.81 = 117,495.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,488.07/368,216.81 = 117,495.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,488.07x = 368,216.81 × 117,495.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,488.07x = 43,263,729,239.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,263,729,239.84/245,488.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,235.57

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