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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,587.83, 368,381.84 and 110,494.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,587.83, 368,381.84 and 110,494.11 is: 165,741.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,587.83 : 368,381.84 = 110,494.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,587.83/368,381.84 = 110,494.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,587.83x = 368,381.84 × 110,494.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,587.83x = 40,704,022,998.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,704,022,998.49/245,587.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,741.21

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