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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,971.58, 365,518.83 and 184,258.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,971.58, 365,518.83 and 184,258.98 is: 254,178.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,971.58 : 365,518.83 = 184,258.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,971.58/365,518.83 = 184,258.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,971.58x = 365,518.83 × 184,258.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,971.58x = 67,350,126,786.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,350,126,786.59/264,971.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,178.68

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