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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,947.80, 389,921.70 and 183,840.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,947.80, 389,921.70 and 183,840.20 is: 275,760.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,947.80 : 389,921.70 = 183,840.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,947.80/389,921.70 = 183,840.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,947.80x = 389,921.70 × 183,840.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,947.80x = 71,683,283,312.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,683,283,312.34/259,947.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,760.30

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