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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,089.22, 367,948.67 and 188,964.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,089.22, 367,948.67 and 188,964.98 is: 283,690.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,089.22 : 367,948.67 = 188,964.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,089.22/367,948.67 = 188,964.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,089.22x = 367,948.67 × 188,964.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,089.22x = 69,529,414,459.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,529,414,459.86/245,089.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,690.22

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