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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,852.70, 368,730.45 and 119,492.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,852.70, 368,730.45 and 119,492.70 is: 179,215.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,852.70 : 368,730.45 = 119,492.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,852.70/368,730.45 = 119,492.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,852.70x = 368,730.45 × 119,492.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,852.70x = 44,060,597,042.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,060,597,042.72/245,852.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,215.43

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