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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,940.48, 368,962.52 and 79,715.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,940.48, 368,962.52 and 79,715.52 is: 119,590.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,940.48 : 368,962.52 = 79,715.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,940.48/368,962.52 = 79,715.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,940.48x = 368,962.52 × 79,715.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,940.48x = 29,412,039,142.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,412,039,142.31/245,940.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,590.07

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