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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,038.30, 367,557.45 and 182,830.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,038.30, 367,557.45 and 182,830.30 is: 274,245.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,038.30 : 367,557.45 = 182,830.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,038.30/367,557.45 = 182,830.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,038.30x = 367,557.45 × 182,830.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,038.30x = 67,200,638,850.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,200,638,850.74/245,038.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,245.45

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