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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,035.52, 395,397.12 and 184,778.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,035.52, 395,397.12 and 184,778.88 is: 276,709.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,035.52 : 395,397.12 = 184,778.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,035.52/395,397.12 = 184,778.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,035.52x = 395,397.12 × 184,778.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,035.52x = 73,061,036,988.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,061,036,988.83/264,035.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,709.12

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