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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,889.07, 368,259.51 and 189,279.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,889.07, 368,259.51 and 189,279.99 is: 283,478.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,889.07 : 368,259.51 = 189,279.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,889.07/368,259.51 = 189,279.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,889.07x = 368,259.51 × 189,279.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,889.07x = 69,704,157,080.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,704,157,080.00/245,889.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,478.07

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