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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,059.14, 359,587.78 and 184,445.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,059.14, 359,587.78 and 184,445.26 is: 254,058.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,059.14 : 359,587.78 = 184,445.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,059.14/359,587.78 = 184,445.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,059.14x = 359,587.78 × 184,445.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,059.14x = 66,324,261,574.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,324,261,574.92/261,059.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,058.38

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