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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,725.33, 368,587.71 and 77,260.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,725.33, 368,587.71 and 77,260.39 is: 115,890.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,725.33 : 368,587.71 = 77,260.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,725.33/368,587.71 = 77,260.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,725.33x = 368,587.71 × 77,260.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,725.33x = 28,477,230,223.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,477,230,223.81/245,725.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,890.50

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