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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,464.10, 395,821.35 and 185,732.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,464.10, 395,821.35 and 185,732.10 is: 277,983.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,464.10 : 395,821.35 = 185,732.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,464.10/395,821.35 = 185,732.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,464.10x = 395,821.35 × 185,732.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,464.10x = 73,516,730,560.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,516,730,560.34/264,464.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,983.78

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