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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,639.80, 368,459.70 and 183,431.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,639.80, 368,459.70 and 183,431.80 is: 275,147.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,639.80 : 368,459.70 = 183,431.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,639.80/368,459.70 = 183,431.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,639.80x = 368,459.70 × 183,431.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,639.80x = 67,587,225,998.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,587,225,998.46/245,639.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,147.70

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