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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,855.92, 368,701.76 and 96,057.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,855.92, 368,701.76 and 96,057.36 is: 144,053.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,855.92 : 368,701.76 = 96,057.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,855.92/368,701.76 = 96,057.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,855.92x = 368,701.76 × 96,057.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,855.92x = 35,416,517,692.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,416,517,692.95/245,855.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,053.96

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