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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,538.16, 365,167.34 and 184,012.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,538.16, 365,167.34 and 184,012.40 is: 254,009.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,538.16 : 365,167.34 = 184,012.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,538.16/365,167.34 = 184,012.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,538.16x = 365,167.34 × 184,012.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,538.16x = 67,195,318,635.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,195,318,635.02/264,538.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,009.93

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