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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,738.24, 368,607.12 and 77,257.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,738.24, 368,607.12 and 77,257.76 is: 115,886.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,738.24 : 368,607.12 = 77,257.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,738.24/368,607.12 = 77,257.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,738.24x = 368,607.12 × 77,257.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,738.24x = 28,477,760,411.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,477,760,411.25/245,738.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,886.56

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