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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,595, 368,392.50 and 97,954.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,595, 368,392.50 and 97,954.68 is: 146,932.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,595 : 368,392.50 = 97,954.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,595/368,392.50 = 97,954.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,595x = 368,392.50 × 97,954.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,595x = 36,085,769,451.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,085,769,451.90/245,595
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,932.02

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