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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,875.60, 368,813.40 and 79,663.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,875.60, 368,813.40 and 79,663.60 is: 119,495.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,875.60 : 368,813.40 = 79,663.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,875.60/368,813.40 = 79,663.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,875.60x = 368,813.40 × 79,663.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,875.60x = 29,381,003,172.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,381,003,172.24/245,875.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,495.40

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