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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,780.93, 368,328.67 and 185,760.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,780.93, 368,328.67 and 185,760.14 is: 278,381.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,780.93 : 368,328.67 = 185,760.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,780.93/368,328.67 = 185,760.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,780.93x = 368,328.67 × 185,760.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,780.93x = 68,420,782,999.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,420,782,999.17/245,780.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,381.17

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