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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,762.22, 368,732.09 and 85,861.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,762.22, 368,732.09 and 85,861.76 is: 128,823.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,762.22 : 368,732.09 = 85,861.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,762.22/368,732.09 = 85,861.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,762.22x = 368,732.09 × 85,861.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,762.22x = 31,659,983,942.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,659,983,942.91/245,762.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,823.64

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