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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,677.56, 368,283.06 and 96,013.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,677.56, 368,283.06 and 96,013.86 is: 143,929.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,677.56 : 368,283.06 = 96,013.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,677.56/368,283.06 = 96,013.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,677.56x = 368,283.06 × 96,013.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,677.56x = 35,360,278,163.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,360,278,163.21/245,677.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,929.62

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