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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,091.10, 367,951.49 and 188,966.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,091.10, 367,951.49 and 188,966.86 is: 283,693.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,091.10 : 367,951.49 = 188,966.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,091.10/367,951.49 = 188,966.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,091.10x = 367,951.49 × 188,966.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,091.10x = 69,530,637,604.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,530,637,604.47/245,091.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,693.03

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