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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,442.98, 377,412.34 and 184,695.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,442.98, 377,412.34 and 184,695.74 is: 277,225.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,442.98 : 377,412.34 = 184,695.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,442.98/377,412.34 = 184,695.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,442.98x = 377,412.34 × 184,695.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,442.98x = 69,706,451,421.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,706,451,421.43/251,442.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,225.68

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