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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,541.36, 368,163.90 and 93,748.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,541.36, 368,163.90 and 93,748.35 is: 140,565.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,541.36 : 368,163.90 = 93,748.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,541.36/368,163.90 = 93,748.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,541.36x = 368,163.90 × 93,748.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,541.36x = 34,514,758,154.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,514,758,154.57/245,541.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,565.96

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