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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,614.60, 368,421.90 and 87,848.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,614.60, 368,421.90 and 87,848.20 is: 131,772.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,614.60 : 368,421.90 = 87,848.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,614.60/368,421.90 = 87,848.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,614.60x = 368,421.90 × 87,848.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,614.60x = 32,365,200,755.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,365,200,755.58/245,614.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,772.30

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