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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,194.78, 338,519.76 and 194,412.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,194.78, 338,519.76 and 194,412.64 is: 268,409.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,194.78 : 338,519.76 = 194,412.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,194.78/338,519.76 = 194,412.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,194.78x = 338,519.76 × 194,412.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,194.78x = 65,812,520,233.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,812,520,233.77/245,194.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,409.14

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