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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,793.70, 389,827.44 and 184,379.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,793.70, 389,827.44 and 184,379.46 is: 276,666.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,793.70 : 389,827.44 = 184,379.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,793.70/389,827.44 = 184,379.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,793.70x = 389,827.44 × 184,379.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,793.70x = 71,876,172,880.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,876,172,880.38/259,793.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,666.34

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