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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,961.84, 358,834.56 and 184,379.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,961.84, 358,834.56 and 184,379.12 is: 254,505.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,961.84 : 358,834.56 = 184,379.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,961.84/358,834.56 = 184,379.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,961.84x = 358,834.56 × 184,379.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,961.84x = 66,161,600,398.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,161,600,398.39/259,961.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,505.05

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