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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,507.93, 367,925.92 and 185,487.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,507.93, 367,925.92 and 185,487.07 is: 277,976.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,507.93 : 367,925.92 = 185,487.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,507.93/367,925.92 = 185,487.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,507.93x = 367,925.92 × 185,487.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,507.93x = 68,245,498,110.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,245,498,110.79/245,507.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,976.76

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