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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,535.50, 368,308.01 and 77,061.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,535.50, 368,308.01 and 77,061.31 is: 115,593.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,535.50 : 368,308.01 = 77,061.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,535.50/368,308.01 = 77,061.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,535.50x = 368,308.01 × 77,061.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,535.50x = 28,382,297,005.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,382,297,005.98/245,535.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,593.45

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