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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,414.80, 389,122.20 and 183,307.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,414.80, 389,122.20 and 183,307.20 is: 274,960.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,414.80 : 389,122.20 = 183,307.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,414.80/389,122.20 = 183,307.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,414.80x = 389,122.20 × 183,307.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,414.80x = 71,328,900,939.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,328,900,939.84/259,414.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,960.80

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