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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,708.82, 368,588.40 and 94,033.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,708.82, 368,588.40 and 94,033.49 is: 141,059.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,708.82 : 368,588.40 = 94,033.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,708.82/368,588.40 = 94,033.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,708.82x = 368,588.40 × 94,033.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,708.82x = 34,659,651,782.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,659,651,782.57/245,708.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,059.86

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