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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,589.20, 368,470.20 and 120,846.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,589.20, 368,470.20 and 120,846.80 is: 181,312.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,589.20 : 368,470.20 = 120,846.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,589.20/368,470.20 = 120,846.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,589.20x = 368,470.20 × 120,846.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,589.20x = 44,528,444,565.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,528,444,565.36/245,589.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,312.71

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