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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,790.18, 368,682.84 and 112,632.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,790.18, 368,682.84 and 112,632.66 is: 168,947.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,790.18 : 368,682.84 = 112,632.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,790.18/368,682.84 = 112,632.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,790.18x = 368,682.84 × 112,632.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,790.18x = 41,525,728,965.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,525,728,965.55/245,790.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,947.88

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