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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,637.80, 368,456.70 and 87,871.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,637.80, 368,456.70 and 87,871.40 is: 131,807.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,637.80 : 368,456.70 = 87,871.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,637.80/368,456.70 = 87,871.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,637.80x = 368,456.70 × 87,871.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,637.80x = 32,376,806,068.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,376,806,068.38/245,637.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,807.10

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