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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,480.90, 397,110.15 and 185,943.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,480.90, 397,110.15 and 185,943.30 is: 279,188.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,480.90 : 397,110.15 = 185,943.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,480.90/397,110.15 = 185,943.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,480.90x = 397,110.15 × 185,943.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,480.90x = 73,839,971,754.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,839,971,754.50/264,480.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,188.30

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