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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,976.96, 369,017.28 and 79,752

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,976.96, 369,017.28 and 79,752 is: 119,644.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,976.96 : 369,017.28 = 79,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,976.96/369,017.28 = 79,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,976.96x = 369,017.28 × 79,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,976.96x = 29,429,866,114.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,429,866,114.56/245,976.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,644.81

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