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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,588.20, 368,468.70 and 120,845.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,588.20, 368,468.70 and 120,845.80 is: 181,311.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,588.20 : 368,468.70 = 120,845.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,588.20/368,468.70 = 120,845.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,588.20x = 368,468.70 × 120,845.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,588.20x = 44,527,894,826.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,527,894,826.46/245,588.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,311.21

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