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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,832, 368,891.40 and 103,668.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,832, 368,891.40 and 103,668.48 is: 155,563.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,832 : 368,891.40 = 103,668.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,832/368,891.40 = 103,668.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,832x = 368,891.40 × 103,668.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,832x = 38,242,410,723.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,242,410,723.07/245,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,563.19

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