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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,920.89, 368,894.49 and 77,454.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,920.89, 368,894.49 and 77,454.34 is: 116,185.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,920.89 : 368,894.49 = 77,454.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,920.89/368,894.49 = 77,454.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,920.89x = 368,894.49 × 77,454.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,920.89x = 28,572,479,252.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,572,479,252.59/245,920.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,185.65

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