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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,806.38, 368,852.67 and 103,642.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,806.38, 368,852.67 and 103,642.74 is: 155,524.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,806.38 : 368,852.67 = 103,642.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,806.38/368,852.67 = 103,642.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,806.38x = 368,852.67 × 103,642.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,806.38x = 38,228,901,375.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,228,901,375.12/245,806.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,524.45

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