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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,612.52, 368,537.58 and 119,360.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,612.52, 368,537.58 and 119,360.52 is: 179,098.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,612.52 : 368,537.58 = 119,360.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,612.52/368,537.58 = 119,360.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,612.52x = 368,537.58 × 119,360.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,612.52x = 43,988,837,188.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,988,837,188.34/245,612.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,098.51

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