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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,715.12, 368,127.72 and 112,706.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,715.12, 368,127.72 and 112,706.64 is: 168,855.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,715.12 : 368,127.72 = 112,706.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,715.12/368,127.72 = 112,706.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,715.12x = 368,127.72 × 112,706.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,715.12x = 41,490,438,412.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,490,438,412.06/245,715.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,855.86

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