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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,796.12, 368,752.50 and 79,584.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,796.12, 368,752.50 and 79,584.12 is: 119,395.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,796.12 : 368,752.50 = 79,584.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,796.12/368,752.50 = 79,584.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,796.12x = 368,752.50 × 79,584.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,796.12x = 29,346,843,210.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,346,843,210.30/245,796.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,395.06

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