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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,540.60, 338,887.75 and 181,343.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,540.60, 338,887.75 and 181,343.34 is: 250,284.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,540.60 : 338,887.75 = 181,343.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,540.60/338,887.75 = 181,343.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,540.60x = 338,887.75 × 181,343.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,540.60x = 61,455,036,356.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,455,036,356.75/245,540.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,284.62

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