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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,294.40, 396,441.60 and 185,497.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,294.40, 396,441.60 and 185,497.60 is: 278,246.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,294.40 : 396,441.60 = 185,497.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,294.40/396,441.60 = 185,497.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,294.40x = 396,441.60 × 185,497.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,294.40x = 73,538,965,340.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,538,965,340.16/264,294.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,246.40

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