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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,717.20, 368,575.80 and 79,505.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,717.20, 368,575.80 and 79,505.20 is: 119,257.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,717.20 : 368,575.80 = 79,505.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,717.20/368,575.80 = 79,505.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,717.20x = 368,575.80 × 79,505.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,717.20x = 29,303,692,694.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,303,692,694.16/245,717.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,257.80

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