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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,729.58, 368,594.10 and 77,264.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,729.58, 368,594.10 and 77,264.66 is: 115,896.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,729.58 : 368,594.10 = 77,264.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,729.58/368,594.10 = 77,264.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,729.58x = 368,594.10 × 77,264.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,729.58x = 28,479,295,971.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,479,295,971.54/245,729.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,896.90

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