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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,721.75, 368,671.32 and 85,821.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,721.75, 368,671.32 and 85,821.23 is: 128,762.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,721.75 : 368,671.32 = 85,821.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,721.75/368,671.32 = 85,821.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,721.75x = 368,671.32 × 85,821.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,721.75x = 31,639,824,304.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,639,824,304.77/245,721.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,762.82

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