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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,614.30, 368,421.45 and 183,406.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,614.30, 368,421.45 and 183,406.30 is: 275,109.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,614.30 : 368,421.45 = 183,406.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,614.30/368,421.45 = 183,406.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,614.30x = 368,421.45 × 183,406.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,614.30x = 67,570,814,985.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,570,814,985.14/245,614.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,109.45

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