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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,887.12, 389,967.30 and 184,472.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,887.12, 389,967.30 and 184,472.34 is: 276,805.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,887.12 : 389,967.30 = 184,472.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,887.12/389,967.30 = 184,472.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,887.12x = 389,967.30 × 184,472.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,887.12x = 71,938,180,354.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,938,180,354.48/259,887.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,805.49

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