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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,849.85, 339,368.13 and 192,152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,849.85, 339,368.13 and 192,152.32 is: 265,244.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,849.85 : 339,368.13 = 192,152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,849.85/339,368.13 = 192,152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,849.85x = 339,368.13 × 192,152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,849.85x = 65,210,372,665.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,210,372,665.14/245,849.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,244.71

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