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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,524.46, 368,179.32 and 123,870.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,524.46, 368,179.32 and 123,870.15 is: 185,751.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,524.46 : 368,179.32 = 123,870.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,524.46/368,179.32 = 123,870.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,524.46x = 368,179.32 × 123,870.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,524.46x = 45,606,427,595.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,606,427,595.30/245,524.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,751.06

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