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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,430.43, 338,861.76 and 187,968.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,430.43, 338,861.76 and 187,968.22 is: 259,524.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,430.43 : 338,861.76 = 187,968.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,430.43/338,861.76 = 187,968.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,430.43x = 338,861.76 × 187,968.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,430.43x = 63,695,241,853.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,695,241,853.27/245,430.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,524.63

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