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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,992.96, 369,041.28 and 79,768

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,992.96, 369,041.28 and 79,768 is: 119,668.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,992.96 : 369,041.28 = 79,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,992.96/369,041.28 = 79,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,992.96x = 369,041.28 × 79,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,992.96x = 29,437,684,823.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,437,684,823.04/245,992.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,668.81

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