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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,614.10, 368,421.15 and 183,406.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,614.10, 368,421.15 and 183,406.10 is: 275,109.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,614.10 : 368,421.15 = 183,406.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,614.10/368,421.15 = 183,406.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,614.10x = 368,421.15 × 183,406.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,614.10x = 67,570,686,279.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,570,686,279.02/245,614.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,109.15

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