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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,979.32, 368,733.67 and 96,169.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,979.32, 368,733.67 and 96,169.82 is: 144,162.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,979.32 : 368,733.67 = 96,169.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,979.32/368,733.67 = 96,169.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,979.32x = 368,733.67 × 96,169.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,979.32x = 35,461,048,587.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,461,048,587.75/245,979.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,162.73

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