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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,544.97, 364,872 and 183,932.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,544.97, 364,872 and 183,932.15 is: 253,687.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,544.97 : 364,872 = 183,932.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,544.97/364,872 = 183,932.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,544.97x = 364,872 × 183,932.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,544.97x = 67,111,689,610.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,111,689,610.44/264,544.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,687.27

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