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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,100.98, 367,966.32 and 188,976.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,100.98, 367,966.32 and 188,976.74 is: 283,707.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,100.98 : 367,966.32 = 188,976.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,100.98/367,966.32 = 188,976.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,100.98x = 367,966.32 × 188,976.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,100.98x = 69,537,075,583.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,537,075,583.40/245,100.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,707.86

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