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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,937.60, 368,906.40 and 121,262.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,937.60, 368,906.40 and 121,262.40 is: 181,893.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,937.60 : 368,906.40 = 121,262.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,937.60/368,906.40 = 121,262.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,937.60x = 368,906.40 × 121,262.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,937.60x = 44,734,475,439.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,734,475,439.36/245,937.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,893.60

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