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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,549.78, 366,608.88 and 183,996.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,549.78, 366,608.88 and 183,996.55 is: 254,019.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,549.78 : 366,608.88 = 183,996.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,549.78/366,608.88 = 183,996.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,549.78x = 366,608.88 × 183,996.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,549.78x = 67,454,768,202.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,454,768,202.84/265,549.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,019.30

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