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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,834.82, 368,460.63 and 105,296.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,834.82, 368,460.63 and 105,296.58 is: 157,819.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,834.82 : 368,460.63 = 105,296.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,834.82/368,460.63 = 105,296.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,834.82x = 368,460.63 × 105,296.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,834.82x = 38,797,644,203.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,797,644,203.65/245,834.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,819.97

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