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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,722.60, 368,583.90 and 87,956.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,722.60, 368,583.90 and 87,956.20 is: 131,934.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,722.60 : 368,583.90 = 87,956.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,722.60/368,583.90 = 87,956.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,722.60x = 368,583.90 × 87,956.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,722.60x = 32,419,239,225.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,419,239,225.18/245,722.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,934.30

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