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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,716.11, 368,573.84 and 77,251.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,716.11, 368,573.84 and 77,251.14 is: 115,876.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,716.11 : 368,573.84 = 77,251.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,716.11/368,573.84 = 77,251.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,716.11x = 368,573.84 × 77,251.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,716.11x = 28,472,747,664.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,472,747,664.44/245,716.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,876.60

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