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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,823.20, 403,234.80 and 184,842.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,823.20, 403,234.80 and 184,842.40 is: 277,263.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,823.20 : 403,234.80 = 184,842.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,823.20/403,234.80 = 184,842.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,823.20x = 403,234.80 × 184,842.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,823.20x = 74,534,888,195.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,534,888,195.52/268,823.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,263.60

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