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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,759.77, 368,516.33 and 119,320.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,759.77, 368,516.33 and 119,320.79 is: 178,921.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,759.77 : 368,516.33 = 119,320.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,759.77/368,516.33 = 119,320.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,759.77x = 368,516.33 × 119,320.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,759.77x = 43,971,659,026.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,971,659,026.90/245,759.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,921.31

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