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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,629.20, 368,443.80 and 120,944.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,629.20, 368,443.80 and 120,944.40 is: 181,416.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,629.20 : 368,443.80 = 120,944.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,629.20/368,443.80 = 120,944.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,629.20x = 368,443.80 × 120,944.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,629.20x = 44,561,214,324.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,561,214,324.72/245,629.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,416.60

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