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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,972.58, 365,520.21 and 184,259.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,972.58, 365,520.21 and 184,259.98 is: 254,180.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,972.58 : 365,520.21 = 184,259.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,972.58/365,520.21 = 184,259.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,972.58x = 365,520.21 × 184,259.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,972.58x = 67,350,746,584.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,350,746,584.20/264,972.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,180.06

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