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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,968.44, 368,564.04 and 185,711.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,968.44, 368,564.04 and 185,711.73 is: 278,274.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,968.44 : 368,564.04 = 185,711.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,968.44/368,564.04 = 185,711.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,968.44x = 368,564.04 × 185,711.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,968.44x = 68,446,665,484.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,446,665,484.19/245,968.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,274.18

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