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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,137.42, 338,304.09 and 184,601.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,137.42, 338,304.09 and 184,601.26 is: 254,760.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,137.42 : 338,304.09 = 184,601.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,137.42/338,304.09 = 184,601.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,137.42x = 338,304.09 × 184,601.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,137.42x = 62,451,361,277.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,451,361,277.15/245,137.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,760.62

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