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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,668, 358,341.84 and 184,347.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,668, 358,341.84 and 184,347.72 is: 254,399.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,668 : 358,341.84 = 184,347.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,668/358,341.84 = 184,347.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,668x = 358,341.84 × 184,347.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,668x = 66,059,501,184.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,059,501,184.60/259,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,399.85

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