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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,938.80, 368,908.20 and 183,730.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,938.80, 368,908.20 and 183,730.80 is: 275,596.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,938.80 : 368,908.20 = 183,730.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,938.80/368,908.20 = 183,730.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,938.80x = 368,908.20 × 183,730.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,938.80x = 67,779,798,712.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,779,798,712.56/245,938.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,596.20

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