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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,562.80, 389,344.20 and 183,455.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,562.80, 389,344.20 and 183,455.20 is: 275,182.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,562.80 : 389,344.20 = 183,455.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,562.80/389,344.20 = 183,455.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,562.80x = 389,344.20 × 183,455.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,562.80x = 71,427,218,079.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,427,218,079.84/259,562.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,182.80

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