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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,618.34, 367,029.12 and 184,429.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,618.34, 367,029.12 and 184,429.68 is: 275,594.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,618.34 : 367,029.12 = 184,429.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,618.34/367,029.12 = 184,429.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,618.34x = 367,029.12 × 184,429.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,618.34x = 67,691,063,152.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,691,063,152.28/245,618.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,594.50

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