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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,660.80, 352,846.08 and 184,277.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,660.80, 352,846.08 and 184,277.76 is: 254,327.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,660.80 : 352,846.08 = 184,277.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,660.80/352,846.08 = 184,277.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,660.80x = 352,846.08 × 184,277.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,660.80x = 65,021,685,247.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,021,685,247.18/255,660.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,327.94

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