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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,773.96, 368,660.60 and 77,309.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,773.96, 368,660.60 and 77,309.08 is: 115,963.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,773.96 : 368,660.60 = 77,309.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,773.96/368,660.60 = 77,309.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,773.96x = 368,660.60 × 77,309.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,773.96x = 28,500,811,818.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,500,811,818.25/245,773.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,963.51

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