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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,720.18, 368,346.75 and 96,056.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,720.18, 368,346.75 and 96,056.42 is: 143,993.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,720.18 : 368,346.75 = 96,056.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,720.18/368,346.75 = 96,056.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,720.18x = 368,346.75 × 96,056.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,720.18x = 35,382,070,123.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,382,070,123.64/245,720.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,993.34

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