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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,849.26, 368,802.44 and 85,875.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,849.26, 368,802.44 and 85,875.68 is: 128,823.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,849.26 : 368,802.44 = 85,875.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,849.26/368,802.44 = 85,875.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,849.26x = 368,802.44 × 85,875.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,849.26x = 31,671,160,320.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,671,160,320.66/245,849.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,823.49

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