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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,945.19, 376,085.53 and 184,072.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,945.19, 376,085.53 and 184,072.20 is: 275,864.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,945.19 : 376,085.53 = 184,072.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,945.19/376,085.53 = 184,072.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,945.19x = 376,085.53 × 184,072.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,945.19x = 69,226,889,715.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,226,889,715.04/250,945.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,864.58

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