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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,551.15, 366,610.78 and 183,997.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,551.15, 366,610.78 and 183,997.92 is: 254,021.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,551.15 : 366,610.78 = 183,997.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,551.15/366,610.78 = 183,997.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,551.15x = 366,610.78 × 183,997.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,551.15x = 67,455,620,969.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,455,620,969.58/265,551.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,021.20

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