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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,669.78, 368,317.40 and 77,092.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,669.78, 368,317.40 and 77,092.88 is: 115,580.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,669.78 : 368,317.40 = 77,092.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,669.78/368,317.40 = 77,092.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,669.78x = 368,317.40 × 77,092.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,669.78x = 28,394,649,120.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,394,649,120.11/245,669.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,580.55

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