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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,864.70, 368,748.45 and 119,504.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,864.70, 368,748.45 and 119,504.70 is: 179,233.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,864.70 : 368,748.45 = 119,504.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,864.70/368,748.45 = 119,504.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,864.70x = 368,748.45 × 119,504.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,864.70x = 44,067,172,892.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,067,172,892.72/245,864.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,233.43

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