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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,786.35, 339,004.07 and 185,359.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,786.35, 339,004.07 and 185,359.54 is: 255,659.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,786.35 : 339,004.07 = 185,359.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,786.35/339,004.07 = 185,359.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,786.35x = 339,004.07 × 185,359.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,786.35x = 62,837,636,778.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,837,636,778.31/245,786.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,659.59

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