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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,788.10, 339,006.48 and 185,361.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,788.10, 339,006.48 and 185,361.28 is: 255,661.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,788.10 : 339,006.48 = 185,361.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,788.10/339,006.48 = 185,361.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,788.10x = 339,006.48 × 185,361.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,788.10x = 62,838,675,061.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,838,675,061.09/245,788.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,661.99

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