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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,133.05, 338,298.05 and 184,596.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,133.05, 338,298.05 and 184,596.89 is: 254,754.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,133.05 : 338,298.05 = 184,596.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,133.05/338,298.05 = 184,596.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,133.05x = 338,298.05 × 184,596.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,133.05x = 62,448,766,693.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,448,766,693.07/245,133.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,754.58

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