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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,888.97, 368,801.16 and 77,410.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,888.97, 368,801.16 and 77,410.18 is: 116,105.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,888.97 : 368,801.16 = 77,410.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,888.97/368,801.16 = 77,410.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,888.97x = 368,801.16 × 77,410.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,888.97x = 28,548,964,894.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,548,964,894.81/245,888.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,105.10

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