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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,504.24, 367,920.42 and 185,483.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,504.24, 367,920.42 and 185,483.39 is: 277,971.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,504.24 : 367,920.42 = 185,483.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,504.24/367,920.42 = 185,483.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,504.24x = 367,920.42 × 185,483.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,504.24x = 68,243,124,912.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,243,124,912.22/245,504.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,971.27

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