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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,147.42, 338,317.89 and 184,611.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,147.42, 338,317.89 and 184,611.26 is: 254,774.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,147.42 : 338,317.89 = 184,611.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,147.42/338,317.89 = 184,611.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,147.42x = 338,317.89 × 184,611.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,147.42x = 62,457,291,953.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,457,291,953.44/245,147.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,774.42

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