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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,893.56, 368,266.26 and 189,284.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,893.56, 368,266.26 and 189,284.49 is: 283,484.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,893.56 : 368,266.26 = 189,284.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,893.56/368,266.26 = 189,284.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,893.56x = 368,266.26 × 189,284.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,893.56x = 69,707,091,208.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,707,091,208.31/245,893.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,484.82

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