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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,439.73, 377,407.45 and 184,692.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,439.73, 377,407.45 and 184,692.49 is: 277,220.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,439.73 : 377,407.45 = 184,692.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,439.73/377,407.45 = 184,692.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,439.73x = 377,407.45 × 184,692.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,439.73x = 69,704,320,972.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,704,320,972.40/251,439.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,220.79

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