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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,832.84, 389,885.98 and 184,418.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,832.84, 389,885.98 and 184,418.60 is: 276,724.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,832.84 : 389,885.98 = 184,418.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,832.84/389,885.98 = 184,418.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,832.84x = 389,885.98 × 184,418.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,832.84x = 71,902,226,591.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,902,226,591.23/259,832.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,724.94

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