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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,785.60, 368,822 and 103,622.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,785.60, 368,822 and 103,622.24 is: 155,493.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,785.60 : 368,822 = 103,622.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,785.60/368,822 = 103,622.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,785.60x = 368,822 × 103,622.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,785.60x = 38,218,161,801.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,218,161,801.28/245,785.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,493.90

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