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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,049.53, 359,574.51 and 184,435.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,049.53, 359,574.51 and 184,435.63 is: 254,045.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,049.53 : 359,574.51 = 184,435.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,049.53/359,574.51 = 184,435.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,049.53x = 359,574.51 × 184,435.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,049.53x = 66,318,351,744.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,318,351,744.88/261,049.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,045.09

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