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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,818.40, 403,227.60 and 184,837.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,818.40, 403,227.60 and 184,837.60 is: 277,256.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,818.40 : 403,227.60 = 184,837.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,818.40/403,227.60 = 184,837.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,818.40x = 403,227.60 × 184,837.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,818.40x = 74,531,621,837.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,531,621,837.76/268,818.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,256.40

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