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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,336.53, 360,262.65 and 184,720.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,336.53, 360,262.65 and 184,720.44 is: 254,644.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,336.53 : 360,262.65 = 184,720.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,336.53/360,262.65 = 184,720.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,336.53x = 360,262.65 × 184,720.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,336.53x = 66,547,875,223.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,547,875,223.57/261,336.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,644.37

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