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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,554.20, 367,985.70 and 181,877.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,554.20, 367,985.70 and 181,877.40 is: 272,560.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,554.20 : 367,985.70 = 181,877.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,554.20/367,985.70 = 181,877.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,554.20x = 367,985.70 × 181,877.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,554.20x = 66,928,282,353.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,928,282,353.18/245,554.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,560.12

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