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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,690.77, 368,624.82 and 85,790.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,690.77, 368,624.82 and 85,790.26 is: 128,716.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,690.77 : 368,624.82 = 85,790.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,690.77/368,624.82 = 85,790.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,690.77x = 368,624.82 × 85,790.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,690.77x = 31,624,420,969.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,624,420,969.51/245,690.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,716.36

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