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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,259.79, 254,417.09 and 181,317.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,259.79, 254,417.09 and 181,317.13 is: 250,354.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,259.79 : 254,417.09 = 181,317.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,259.79/254,417.09 = 181,317.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,259.79x = 254,417.09 × 181,317.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,259.79x = 46,130,176,581.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,130,176,581.75/184,259.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,354.01

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