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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,950.20, 339,427.80 and 185,414.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,950.20, 339,427.80 and 185,414.04 is: 255,883.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,950.20 : 339,427.80 = 185,414.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,950.20/339,427.80 = 185,414.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,950.20x = 339,427.80 × 185,414.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,950.20x = 62,934,679,686.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,934,679,686.31/245,950.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,883.83

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