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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,863.32, 368,606.66 and 77,286.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,863.32, 368,606.66 and 77,286.12 is: 115,869.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,863.32 : 368,606.66 = 77,286.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,863.32/368,606.66 = 77,286.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,863.32x = 368,606.66 × 77,286.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,863.32x = 28,488,178,171.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,488,178,171.13/245,863.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,869.98

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