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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,856.92, 368,703.26 and 96,058.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,856.92, 368,703.26 and 96,058.36 is: 144,055.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,856.92 : 368,703.26 = 96,058.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,856.92/368,703.26 = 96,058.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,856.92x = 368,703.26 × 96,058.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,856.92x = 35,417,030,482.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,417,030,482.25/245,856.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,055.46

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