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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,748.87, 368,687.77 and 77,262.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,748.87, 368,687.77 and 77,262.39 is: 115,913.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,748.87 : 368,687.77 = 77,262.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,748.87/368,687.77 = 77,262.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,748.87x = 368,687.77 × 77,262.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,748.87x = 28,485,698,080.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,485,698,080.81/245,748.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,913.85

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