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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,982.80, 368,974.20 and 121,566.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,982.80, 368,974.20 and 121,566.80 is: 182,350.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,982.80 : 368,974.20 = 121,566.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,982.80/368,974.20 = 121,566.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,982.80x = 368,974.20 × 121,566.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,982.80x = 44,855,012,776.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,855,012,776.56/245,982.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,350.20

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