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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,502.73, 367,918.17 and 185,481.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,502.73, 367,918.17 and 185,481.88 is: 277,969.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,502.73 : 367,918.17 = 185,481.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,502.73/367,918.17 = 185,481.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,502.73x = 367,918.17 × 185,481.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,502.73x = 68,242,152,242.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,242,152,242.41/245,502.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,969.01

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