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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,542.33, 364,868.38 and 183,929.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,542.33, 364,868.38 and 183,929.51 is: 253,683.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,542.33 : 364,868.38 = 183,929.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,542.33/364,868.38 = 183,929.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,542.33x = 364,868.38 × 183,929.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,542.33x = 67,110,063,489.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,110,063,489.98/264,542.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,683.65

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