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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,545.20, 367,972.20 and 181,868.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,545.20, 367,972.20 and 181,868.40 is: 272,546.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,545.20 : 367,972.20 = 181,868.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,545.20/367,972.20 = 181,868.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,545.20x = 367,972.20 × 181,868.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,545.20x = 66,922,515,258.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,922,515,258.48/245,545.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,546.62

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