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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,092.23, 367,953.19 and 188,967.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,092.23, 367,953.19 and 188,967.98 is: 283,694.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,092.23 : 367,953.19 = 188,967.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,092.23/367,953.19 = 188,967.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,092.23x = 367,953.19 × 188,967.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,092.23x = 69,531,371,496.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,531,371,496.32/245,092.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,694.72

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