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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,933.38, 368,913.35 and 77,466.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,933.38, 368,913.35 and 77,466.93 is: 116,204.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,933.38 : 368,913.35 = 77,466.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,933.38/368,913.35 = 77,466.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,933.38x = 368,913.35 × 77,466.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,933.38x = 28,578,584,660.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,578,584,660.52/245,933.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,204.58

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