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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,780.01, 368,758.17 and 96,127.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,780.01, 368,758.17 and 96,127.70 is: 144,226.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,780.01 : 368,758.17 = 96,127.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,780.01/368,758.17 = 96,127.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,780.01x = 368,758.17 × 96,127.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,780.01x = 35,447,872,894.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,447,872,894.52/245,780.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,226.02

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