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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,637.20, 368,455.80 and 120,952.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,637.20, 368,455.80 and 120,952.40 is: 181,428.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,637.20 : 368,455.80 = 120,952.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,637.20/368,455.80 = 120,952.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,637.20x = 368,455.80 × 120,952.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,637.20x = 44,565,613,303.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,565,613,303.92/245,637.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,428.60

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