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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,482.65, 368,406.50 and 182,449.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,482.65, 368,406.50 and 182,449.53 is: 273,809.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,482.65 : 368,406.50 = 182,449.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,482.65/368,406.50 = 182,449.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,482.65x = 368,406.50 × 182,449.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,482.65x = 67,215,591,861.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,215,591,861.70/245,482.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,809.95

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