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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,587.12, 368,380.77 and 110,493.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,587.12, 368,380.77 and 110,493.43 is: 165,740.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,587.12 : 368,380.77 = 110,493.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,587.12/368,380.77 = 110,493.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,587.12x = 368,380.77 × 110,493.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,587.12x = 40,703,654,823.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,703,654,823.34/245,587.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,740.19

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