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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,458.04, 365,201.21 and 184,105.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,458.04, 365,201.21 and 184,105.31 is: 254,238.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,458.04 : 365,201.21 = 184,105.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,458.04/365,201.21 = 184,105.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,458.04x = 365,201.21 × 184,105.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,458.04x = 67,235,479,578.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,235,479,578.09/264,458.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,238.74

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