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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,149.42, 338,320.65 and 184,613.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,149.42, 338,320.65 and 184,613.26 is: 254,777.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,149.42 : 338,320.65 = 184,613.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,149.42/338,320.65 = 184,613.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,149.42x = 338,320.65 × 184,613.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,149.42x = 62,458,478,121.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,458,478,121.82/245,149.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,777.18

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