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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,409.80, 389,114.70 and 183,302.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,409.80, 389,114.70 and 183,302.20 is: 274,953.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,409.80 : 389,114.70 = 183,302.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,409.80/389,114.70 = 183,302.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,409.80x = 389,114.70 × 183,302.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,409.80x = 71,325,580,562.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,325,580,562.34/259,409.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,953.30

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