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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,498.15, 365,256.45 and 184,145.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,498.15, 365,256.45 and 184,145.34 is: 254,293.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,498.15 : 365,256.45 = 184,145.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,498.15/365,256.45 = 184,145.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,498.15x = 365,256.45 × 184,145.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,498.15x = 67,260,273,172.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,260,273,172.44/264,498.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,293.93

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