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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,952.18, 376,096.02 and 184,079.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,952.18, 376,096.02 and 184,079.20 is: 275,875.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,952.18 : 376,096.02 = 184,079.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,952.18/376,096.02 = 184,079.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,952.18x = 376,096.02 × 184,079.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,952.18x = 69,231,454,484.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,231,454,484.78/250,952.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,875.09

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