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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,540.20, 367,964.70 and 181,863.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,540.20, 367,964.70 and 181,863.40 is: 272,539.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,540.20 : 367,964.70 = 181,863.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,540.20/367,964.70 = 181,863.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,540.20x = 367,964.70 × 181,863.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,540.20x = 66,919,311,421.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,919,311,421.98/245,540.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,539.13

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