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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,250.34, 387,905.94 and 184,542.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,250.34, 387,905.94 and 184,542.42 is: 276,123.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,250.34 : 387,905.94 = 184,542.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,250.34/387,905.94 = 184,542.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,250.34x = 387,905.94 × 184,542.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,250.34x = 71,585,100,899.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,585,100,899.97/259,250.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,123.46

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