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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,541.20, 367,966.20 and 181,864.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,541.20, 367,966.20 and 181,864.40 is: 272,540.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,541.20 : 367,966.20 = 181,864.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,541.20/367,966.20 = 181,864.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,541.20x = 367,966.20 × 181,864.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,541.20x = 66,919,952,183.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,919,952,183.28/245,541.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,540.63

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