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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,146.42, 338,316.51 and 184,610.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,146.42, 338,316.51 and 184,610.26 is: 254,773.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,146.42 : 338,316.51 = 184,610.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,146.42/338,316.51 = 184,610.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,146.42x = 338,316.51 × 184,610.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,146.42x = 62,456,698,873.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,456,698,873.39/245,146.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,773.04

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