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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,740.70, 368,611.05 and 79,528.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,740.70, 368,611.05 and 79,528.70 is: 119,293.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,740.70 : 368,611.05 = 79,528.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,740.70/368,611.05 = 79,528.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,740.70x = 368,611.05 × 79,528.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,740.70x = 29,315,157,612.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,315,157,612.14/245,740.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,293.05

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