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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,706.47, 368,541.93 and 77,274.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,706.47, 368,541.93 and 77,274.98 is: 115,906.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,706.47 : 368,541.93 = 77,274.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,706.47/368,541.93 = 77,274.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,706.47x = 368,541.93 × 77,274.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,706.47x = 28,479,068,040.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,479,068,040.83/245,706.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,906.87

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