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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,739.80, 368,609.70 and 87,911.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,739.80, 368,609.70 and 87,911.30 is: 131,866.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,739.80 : 368,609.70 = 87,911.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,739.80/368,609.70 = 87,911.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,739.80x = 368,609.70 × 87,911.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,739.80x = 32,404,957,919.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,404,957,919.61/245,739.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,866.95

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