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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,101.98, 367,967.82 and 188,977.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,101.98, 367,967.82 and 188,977.74 is: 283,709.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,101.98 : 367,967.82 = 188,977.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,101.98/367,967.82 = 188,977.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,101.98x = 367,967.82 × 188,977.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,101.98x = 69,537,727,016.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,537,727,016.33/245,101.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,709.36

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