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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,950.71, 368,606.52 and 110,915.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,950.71, 368,606.52 and 110,915.61 is: 166,229.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,950.71 : 368,606.52 = 110,915.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,950.71/368,606.52 = 110,915.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,950.71x = 368,606.52 × 110,915.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,950.71x = 40,884,217,015.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,884,217,015.78/245,950.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,229.31

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