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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,256.34, 387,914.94 and 184,548.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,256.34, 387,914.94 and 184,548.42 is: 276,132.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,256.34 : 387,914.94 = 184,548.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,256.34/387,914.94 = 184,548.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,256.34x = 387,914.94 × 184,548.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,256.34x = 71,589,089,271.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,589,089,271.39/259,256.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,132.45

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