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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,050.52, 395,419.62 and 184,793.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,050.52, 395,419.62 and 184,793.88 is: 276,731.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,050.52 : 395,419.62 = 184,793.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,050.52/395,419.62 = 184,793.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,050.52x = 395,419.62 × 184,793.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,050.52x = 73,071,125,807.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,071,125,807.93/264,050.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,731.61

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