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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,967.44, 368,562.54 and 185,710.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,967.44, 368,562.54 and 185,710.73 is: 278,272.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,967.44 : 368,562.54 = 185,710.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,967.44/368,562.54 = 185,710.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,967.44x = 368,562.54 × 185,710.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,967.44x = 68,446,016,511.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,446,016,511.24/245,967.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,272.68

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