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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,966.19, 368,949.35 and 189,888.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,966.19, 368,949.35 and 189,888.16 is: 284,832.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,966.19 : 368,949.35 = 189,888.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,966.19/368,949.35 = 189,888.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,966.19x = 368,949.35 × 189,888.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,966.19x = 70,059,110,410.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,059,110,410.51/245,966.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,832.28

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