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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,570.20, 368,441.70 and 120,827.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,570.20, 368,441.70 and 120,827.80 is: 181,284.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,570.20 : 368,441.70 = 120,827.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,570.20/368,441.70 = 120,827.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,570.20x = 368,441.70 × 120,827.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,570.20x = 44,518,000,039.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,518,000,039.26/245,570.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,284.21

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