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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,411.80, 389,117.70 and 183,304.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,411.80, 389,117.70 and 183,304.20 is: 274,956.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,411.80 : 389,117.70 = 183,304.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,411.80/389,117.70 = 183,304.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,411.80x = 389,117.70 × 183,304.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,411.80x = 71,326,908,704.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,326,908,704.34/259,411.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,956.30

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