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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,580.07, 368,370.24 and 77,099.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,580.07, 368,370.24 and 77,099.65 is: 115,649.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,580.07 : 368,370.24 = 77,099.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,580.07/368,370.24 = 77,099.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,580.07x = 368,370.24 × 77,099.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,580.07x = 28,401,216,574.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,401,216,574.42/245,580.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,649.52

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