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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,092.60, 367,953.75 and 188,968.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,092.60, 367,953.75 and 188,968.36 is: 283,695.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,092.60 : 367,953.75 = 188,968.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,092.60/367,953.75 = 188,968.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,092.60x = 367,953.75 × 188,968.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,092.60x = 69,531,615,748.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,531,615,748.51/245,092.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,695.29

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