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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,723.62, 368,742.85 and 119,294.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,723.62, 368,742.85 and 119,294.97 is: 179,018.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,723.62 : 368,742.85 = 119,294.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,723.62/368,742.85 = 119,294.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,723.62x = 368,742.85 × 119,294.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,723.62x = 43,989,166,631.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,989,166,631.99/245,723.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,018.88

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