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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,836.80, 368,366.40 and 182,851.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,836.80, 368,366.40 and 182,851.20 is: 273,987.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,836.80 : 368,366.40 = 182,851.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,836.80/368,366.40 = 182,851.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,836.80x = 368,366.40 × 182,851.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,836.80x = 67,356,238,279.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,356,238,279.68/245,836.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,987.61

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