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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,857.42, 368,704.01 and 96,058.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,857.42, 368,704.01 and 96,058.86 is: 144,056.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,857.42 : 368,704.01 = 96,058.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,857.42/368,704.01 = 96,058.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,857.42x = 368,704.01 × 96,058.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,857.42x = 35,417,286,878.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,417,286,878.03/245,857.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,056.20

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