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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,948.15, 368,935.40 and 77,481.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,948.15, 368,935.40 and 77,481.65 is: 116,226.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,948.15 : 368,935.40 = 77,481.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,948.15/368,935.40 = 77,481.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,948.15x = 368,935.40 × 77,481.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,948.15x = 28,585,724,651.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,585,724,651.45/245,948.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,226.63

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