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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,638.40, 368,457.60 and 87,879.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,638.40, 368,457.60 and 87,879.20 is: 131,818.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,638.40 : 368,457.60 = 87,879.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,638.40/368,457.60 = 87,879.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,638.40x = 368,457.60 × 87,879.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,638.40x = 32,379,759,121.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,379,759,121.92/245,638.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,818.80

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