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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,615.10, 368,422.65 and 183,407.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,615.10, 368,422.65 and 183,407.10 is: 275,110.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,615.10 : 368,422.65 = 183,407.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,615.10/368,422.65 = 183,407.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,615.10x = 368,422.65 × 183,407.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,615.10x = 67,571,329,810.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,571,329,810.82/245,615.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,110.65

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