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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,965.32, 368,821.32 and 112,731.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,965.32, 368,821.32 and 112,731.46 is: 169,039.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,965.32 : 368,821.32 = 112,731.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,965.32/368,821.32 = 112,731.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,965.32x = 368,821.32 × 112,731.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,965.32x = 41,577,765,882.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,577,765,882.73/245,965.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,039.14

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