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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,136.05, 338,302.19 and 184,599.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,136.05, 338,302.19 and 184,599.89 is: 254,758.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,136.05 : 338,302.19 = 184,599.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,136.05/338,302.19 = 184,599.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,136.05x = 338,302.19 × 184,599.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,136.05x = 62,450,545,830.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,450,545,830.75/245,136.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,758.72

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