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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,535.53, 365,163.72 and 184,009.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,535.53, 365,163.72 and 184,009.78 is: 254,006.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,535.53 : 365,163.72 = 184,009.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,535.53/365,163.72 = 184,009.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,535.53x = 365,163.72 × 184,009.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,535.53x = 67,193,695,781.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,193,695,781.18/264,535.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,006.32

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