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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,926.20, 368,889.30 and 77,467.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,926.20, 368,889.30 and 77,467.80 is: 116,201.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,926.20 : 368,889.30 = 77,467.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,926.20/368,889.30 = 77,467.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,926.20x = 368,889.30 × 77,467.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,926.20x = 28,577,042,514.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,577,042,514.54/245,926.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,201.70

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