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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,212.40, 368,001.14 and 182,179.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,212.40, 368,001.14 and 182,179.28 is: 273,404.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,212.40 : 368,001.14 = 182,179.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,212.40/368,001.14 = 182,179.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,212.40x = 368,001.14 × 182,179.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,212.40x = 67,042,182,724.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,042,182,724.38/245,212.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,404.54

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