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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,782.85, 338,999.24 and 185,356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,782.85, 338,999.24 and 185,356.04 is: 255,654.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,782.85 : 338,999.24 = 185,356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,782.85/338,999.24 = 185,356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,782.85x = 338,999.24 × 185,356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,782.85x = 62,835,555,457.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,835,555,457.80/245,782.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,654.76

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