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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,851.20, 368,728.20 and 119,491.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,851.20, 368,728.20 and 119,491.20 is: 179,213.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,851.20 : 368,728.20 = 119,491.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,851.20/368,728.20 = 119,491.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,851.20x = 368,728.20 × 119,491.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,851.20x = 44,059,775,091.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,059,775,091.84/245,851.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,213.18

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