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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,961.88, 369,052.74 and 119,532.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,961.88, 369,052.74 and 119,532.76 is: 179,352.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,961.88 : 369,052.74 = 119,532.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,961.88/369,052.74 = 119,532.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,961.88x = 369,052.74 × 119,532.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,961.88x = 44,113,892,597.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,113,892,597.76/245,961.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,352.56

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