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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,149.92, 338,321.34 and 184,613.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,149.92, 338,321.34 and 184,613.76 is: 254,777.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,149.92 : 338,321.34 = 184,613.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,149.92/338,321.34 = 184,613.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,149.92x = 338,321.34 × 184,613.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,149.92x = 62,458,774,665.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,458,774,665.64/245,149.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,777.87

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