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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,769.24, 368,366.16 and 93,866.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,769.24, 368,366.16 and 93,866.76 is: 140,690.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,769.24 : 368,366.16 = 93,866.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,769.24/368,366.16 = 93,866.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,769.24x = 368,366.16 × 93,866.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,769.24x = 34,577,337,932.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,577,337,932.84/245,769.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,690.26

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