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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,332.30, 365,535.81 and 184,621.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,332.30, 365,535.81 and 184,621.02 is: 254,343.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,332.30 : 365,535.81 = 184,621.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,332.30/365,535.81 = 184,621.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,332.30x = 365,535.81 × 184,621.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,332.30x = 67,485,594,088.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,485,594,088.73/265,332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,343.68

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