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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,058.14, 359,586.41 and 184,444.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,058.14, 359,586.41 and 184,444.26 is: 254,057.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,058.14 : 359,586.41 = 184,444.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,058.14/359,586.41 = 184,444.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,058.14x = 359,586.41 × 184,444.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,058.14x = 66,323,647,027.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,323,647,027.84/261,058.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,057.00

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