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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,944.30, 368,916.53 and 189,866.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,944.30, 368,916.53 and 189,866.28 is: 284,799.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,944.30 : 368,916.53 = 189,866.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,944.30/368,916.53 = 189,866.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,944.30x = 368,916.53 × 189,866.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,944.30x = 70,044,809,181.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,044,809,181.61/245,944.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,799.48

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