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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,731.06, 368,064.19 and 119,106.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,731.06, 368,064.19 and 119,106.42 is: 178,401.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,731.06 : 368,064.19 = 119,106.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,731.06/368,064.19 = 119,106.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,731.06x = 368,064.19 × 119,106.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,731.06x = 43,838,806,993.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,838,806,993.07/245,731.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,401.57

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