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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,949.18, 376,091.52 and 184,076.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,949.18, 376,091.52 and 184,076.20 is: 275,870.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,949.18 : 376,091.52 = 184,076.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,949.18/376,091.52 = 184,076.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,949.18x = 376,091.52 × 184,076.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,949.18x = 69,229,497,853.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,229,497,853.82/250,949.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,870.59

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