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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,624.20, 368,522.70 and 120,881.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,624.20, 368,522.70 and 120,881.80 is: 181,365.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,624.20 : 368,522.70 = 120,881.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,624.20/368,522.70 = 120,881.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,624.20x = 368,522.70 × 120,881.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,624.20x = 44,547,687,316.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,547,687,316.86/245,624.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,365.22

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