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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,635.20, 368,452.80 and 120,950.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,635.20, 368,452.80 and 120,950.40 is: 181,425.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,635.20 : 368,452.80 = 120,950.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,635.20/368,452.80 = 120,950.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,635.20x = 368,452.80 × 120,950.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,635.20x = 44,564,513,541.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,564,513,541.12/245,635.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,425.60

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