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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,488.24, 365,242.88 and 184,135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,488.24, 365,242.88 and 184,135.48 is: 254,280.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,488.24 : 365,242.88 = 184,135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,488.24/365,242.88 = 184,135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,488.24x = 365,242.88 × 184,135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,488.24x = 67,254,173,025.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,254,173,025.38/264,488.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,280.39

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