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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,683.44, 367,840.85 and 125,480.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,683.44, 367,840.85 and 125,480.12 is: 187,870.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,683.44 : 367,840.85 = 125,480.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,683.44/367,840.85 = 125,480.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,683.44x = 367,840.85 × 125,480.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,683.44x = 46,156,711,532.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,156,711,532.30/245,683.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,870.67

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