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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,523.27, 368,300.47 and 77,050.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,523.27, 368,300.47 and 77,050.24 is: 115,580.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,523.27 : 368,300.47 = 77,050.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,523.27/368,300.47 = 77,050.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,523.27x = 368,300.47 × 77,050.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,523.27x = 28,377,639,605.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,377,639,605.61/245,523.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,580.24

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