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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,964.92, 368,947.48 and 189,886.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,964.92, 368,947.48 and 189,886.90 is: 284,830.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,964.92 : 368,947.48 = 189,886.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,964.92/368,947.48 = 189,886.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,964.92x = 368,947.48 × 189,886.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,964.92x = 70,058,293,240.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,058,293,240.01/245,964.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,830.43

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