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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,738.70, 368,608.05 and 79,526.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,738.70, 368,608.05 and 79,526.70 is: 119,290.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,738.70 : 368,608.05 = 79,526.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,738.70/368,608.05 = 79,526.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,738.70x = 368,608.05 × 79,526.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,738.70x = 29,314,181,809.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,314,181,809.94/245,738.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,290.05

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