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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,825.20, 403,237.80 and 184,844.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,825.20, 403,237.80 and 184,844.40 is: 277,266.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,825.20 : 403,237.80 = 184,844.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,825.20/403,237.80 = 184,844.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,825.20x = 403,237.80 × 184,844.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,825.20x = 74,536,249,198.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,536,249,198.32/268,825.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,266.60

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