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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,344.49, 360,273.64 and 184,728.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,344.49, 360,273.64 and 184,728.41 is: 254,655.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,344.49 : 360,273.64 = 184,728.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,344.49/360,273.64 = 184,728.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,344.49x = 360,273.64 × 184,728.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,344.49x = 66,552,776,682.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,552,776,682.11/261,344.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,655.37

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