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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,968.18, 368,705.62 and 85,919.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,968.18, 368,705.62 and 85,919.87 is: 128,793.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,968.18 : 368,705.62 = 85,919.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,968.18/368,705.62 = 85,919.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,968.18x = 368,705.62 × 85,919.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,968.18x = 31,679,139,967.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,679,139,967.83/245,968.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,793.65

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