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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,262.33, 254,420.64 and 181,319.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,262.33, 254,420.64 and 181,319.69 is: 250,357.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,262.33 : 254,420.64 = 181,319.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,262.33/254,420.64 = 181,319.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,262.33x = 254,420.64 × 181,319.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,262.33x = 46,131,470,302.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,131,470,302.30/184,262.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,357.58

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