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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,136.42, 338,302.71 and 184,600.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,136.42, 338,302.71 and 184,600.26 is: 254,759.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,136.42 : 338,302.71 = 184,600.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,136.42/338,302.71 = 184,600.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,136.42x = 338,302.71 × 184,600.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,136.42x = 62,450,768,224.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,450,768,224.70/245,136.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,759.24

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