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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,859.51, 368,501.50 and 93,957.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,859.51, 368,501.50 and 93,957.12 is: 140,825.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,859.51 : 368,501.50 = 93,957.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,859.51/368,501.50 = 93,957.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,859.51x = 368,501.50 × 93,957.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,859.51x = 34,623,339,655.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,623,339,655.68/245,859.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,825.71

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