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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,972.32, 365,519.85 and 184,259.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,972.32, 365,519.85 and 184,259.72 is: 254,179.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,972.32 : 365,519.85 = 184,259.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,972.32/365,519.85 = 184,259.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,972.32x = 365,519.85 × 184,259.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,972.32x = 67,350,585,215.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,350,585,215.44/264,972.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,179.70

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