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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,959.96, 368,991.80 and 79,735

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,959.96, 368,991.80 and 79,735 is: 119,619.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,959.96 : 368,991.80 = 79,735 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,959.96/368,991.80 = 79,735/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,959.96x = 368,991.80 × 79,735
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,959.96x = 29,421,561,173
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,421,561,173/245,959.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,619.31

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