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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,172.27, 338,429.52 and 184,094.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,172.27, 338,429.52 and 184,094.90 is: 254,119.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,172.27 : 338,429.52 = 184,094.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,172.27/338,429.52 = 184,094.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,172.27x = 338,429.52 × 184,094.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,172.27x = 62,303,148,969.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,303,148,969.75/245,172.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,119.88

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