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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,713.80, 368,570.70 and 186,664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,713.80, 368,570.70 and 186,664.80 is: 279,997.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,713.80 : 368,570.70 = 186,664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,713.80/368,570.70 = 186,664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,713.80x = 368,570.70 × 186,664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,713.80x = 68,799,176,001.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,799,176,001.36/245,713.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,997.20

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