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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,758.74, 366,896.32 and 184,205.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,758.74, 366,896.32 and 184,205.52 is: 254,307.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,758.74 : 366,896.32 = 184,205.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,758.74/366,896.32 = 184,205.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,758.74x = 366,896.32 × 184,205.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,758.74x = 67,584,327,411.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,584,327,411.69/265,758.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,307.07

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