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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,722.80, 368,584.20 and 121,306.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,722.80, 368,584.20 and 121,306.80 is: 181,960.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,722.80 : 368,584.20 = 121,306.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,722.80/368,584.20 = 121,306.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,722.80x = 368,584.20 × 121,306.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,722.80x = 44,711,769,832.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,711,769,832.56/245,722.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,960.20

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