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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,741.24, 368,755.18 and 103,577.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,741.24, 368,755.18 and 103,577.84 is: 155,427.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,741.24 : 368,755.18 = 103,577.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,741.24/368,755.18 = 103,577.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,741.24x = 368,755.18 × 103,577.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,741.24x = 38,194,864,895.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,194,864,895.95/245,741.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,427.17

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