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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,954.60, 396,848.70 and 185,639.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,954.60, 396,848.70 and 185,639.40 is: 278,050.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,954.60 : 396,848.70 = 185,639.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,954.60/396,848.70 = 185,639.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,954.60x = 396,848.70 × 185,639.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,954.60x = 73,670,754,558.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,670,754,558.78/264,954.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,050.48

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