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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,787.35, 339,005.45 and 185,360.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,787.35, 339,005.45 and 185,360.54 is: 255,660.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,787.35 : 339,005.45 = 185,360.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,787.35/339,005.45 = 185,360.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,787.35x = 339,005.45 × 185,360.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,787.35x = 62,838,233,274.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,838,233,274.94/245,787.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,660.97

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