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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,751.80, 389,627.70 and 183,644.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,751.80, 389,627.70 and 183,644.20 is: 275,466.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,751.80 : 389,627.70 = 183,644.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,751.80/389,627.70 = 183,644.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,751.80x = 389,627.70 × 183,644.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,751.80x = 71,552,867,264.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,552,867,264.34/259,751.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,466.30

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