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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,256.34, 254,412.34 and 181,313.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,256.34, 254,412.34 and 181,313.69 is: 250,349.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,256.34 : 254,412.34 = 181,313.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,256.34/254,412.34 = 181,313.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,256.34x = 254,412.34 × 181,313.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,256.34x = 46,128,440,872.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,128,440,872.55/184,256.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,349.27

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