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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,533.37, 368,175.47 and 112,299.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,533.37, 368,175.47 and 112,299.46 is: 168,392.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,533.37 : 368,175.47 = 112,299.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,533.37/368,175.47 = 112,299.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,533.37x = 368,175.47 × 112,299.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,533.37x = 41,345,904,984.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,345,904,984.31/245,533.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,392.21

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