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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,775.40, 368,645.34 and 95,987.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,775.40, 368,645.34 and 95,987.56 is: 143,974.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,775.40 : 368,645.34 = 95,987.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,775.40/368,645.34 = 95,987.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,775.40x = 368,645.34 × 95,987.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,775.40x = 35,385,366,691.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,385,366,691.97/245,775.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,974.40

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