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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,712.30, 368,568.45 and 121,296.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,712.30, 368,568.45 and 121,296.30 is: 181,944.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,712.30 : 368,568.45 = 121,296.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,712.30/368,568.45 = 121,296.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,712.30x = 368,568.45 × 121,296.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,712.30x = 44,705,989,281.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,705,989,281.74/245,712.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,944.45

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