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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,246.48, 366,205.52 and 184,644.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,246.48, 366,205.52 and 184,644.64 is: 254,924.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,246.48 : 366,205.52 = 184,644.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,246.48/366,205.52 = 184,644.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,246.48x = 366,205.52 × 184,644.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,246.48x = 67,617,886,406.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,617,886,406.41/265,246.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,924.73

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