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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,259.60, 254,416.83 and 181,316.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,259.60, 254,416.83 and 181,316.94 is: 250,353.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,259.60 : 254,416.83 = 181,316.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,259.60/254,416.83 = 181,316.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,259.60x = 254,416.83 × 181,316.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,259.60x = 46,130,081,100.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,130,081,100.10/184,259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,353.75

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