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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,801.88, 368,845.92 and 103,638.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,801.88, 368,845.92 and 103,638.24 is: 155,517.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,801.88 : 368,845.92 = 103,638.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,801.88/368,845.92 = 103,638.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,801.88x = 368,845.92 × 103,638.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,801.88x = 38,226,541,979.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,226,541,979.98/245,801.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,517.70

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