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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,611.20, 368,503.20 and 120,868.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,611.20, 368,503.20 and 120,868.80 is: 181,345.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,611.20 : 368,503.20 = 120,868.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,611.20/368,503.20 = 120,868.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,611.20x = 368,503.20 × 120,868.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,611.20x = 44,540,539,580.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,540,539,580.16/245,611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,345.72

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