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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,607.44, 368,428.16 and 95,797.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,607.44, 368,428.16 and 95,797.92 is: 143,703.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,607.44 : 368,428.16 = 95,797.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,607.44/368,428.16 = 95,797.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,607.44x = 368,428.16 × 95,797.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,607.44x = 35,294,651,397.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,294,651,397.43/245,607.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,703.51

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