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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,614.80, 368,422.20 and 183,406.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,614.80, 368,422.20 and 183,406.80 is: 275,110.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,614.80 : 368,422.20 = 183,406.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,614.80/368,422.20 = 183,406.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,614.80x = 368,422.20 × 183,406.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,614.80x = 67,571,136,750.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,571,136,750.96/245,614.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,110.20

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