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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,050.53, 359,575.89 and 184,436.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,050.53, 359,575.89 and 184,436.63 is: 254,046.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,050.53 : 359,575.89 = 184,436.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,050.53/359,575.89 = 184,436.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,050.53x = 359,575.89 × 184,436.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,050.53x = 66,318,965,380.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,318,965,380.85/261,050.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,046.47

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