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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,616.60, 368,424.90 and 183,408.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,616.60, 368,424.90 and 183,408.60 is: 275,112.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,616.60 : 368,424.90 = 183,408.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,616.60/368,424.90 = 183,408.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,616.60x = 368,424.90 × 183,408.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,616.60x = 67,572,295,114.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,572,295,114.14/245,616.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,112.90

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