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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,936.70, 368,905.05 and 79,724.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,936.70, 368,905.05 and 79,724.70 is: 119,587.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,936.70 : 368,905.05 = 79,724.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,936.70/368,905.05 = 79,724.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,936.70x = 368,905.05 × 79,724.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,936.70x = 29,410,844,439.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,410,844,439.74/245,936.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,587.05

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