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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,719.68, 368,346 and 96,055.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,719.68, 368,346 and 96,055.92 is: 143,992.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,719.68 : 368,346 = 96,055.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,719.68/368,346 = 96,055.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,719.68x = 368,346 × 96,055.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,719.68x = 35,381,813,908.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,381,813,908.32/245,719.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,992.59

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