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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,706.68, 368,326.50 and 96,042.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,706.68, 368,326.50 and 96,042.92 is: 143,973.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,706.68 : 368,326.50 = 96,042.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,706.68/368,326.50 = 96,042.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,706.68x = 368,326.50 × 96,042.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,706.68x = 35,375,152,573.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,375,152,573.38/245,706.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,973.10

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