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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,902.20, 368,766.90 and 112,846.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,902.20, 368,766.90 and 112,846.20 is: 169,229.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,902.20 : 368,766.90 = 112,846.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,902.20/368,766.90 = 112,846.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,902.20x = 368,766.90 × 112,846.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,902.20x = 41,613,943,350.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,613,943,350.78/245,902.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,229.65

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