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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,612.10, 368,418.15 and 183,404.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,612.10, 368,418.15 and 183,404.10 is: 275,106.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,612.10 : 368,418.15 = 183,404.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,612.10/368,418.15 = 183,404.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,612.10x = 368,418.15 × 183,404.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,612.10x = 67,569,399,224.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,569,399,224.42/245,612.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,106.15

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