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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,836.40, 403,254.60 and 184,855.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,836.40, 403,254.60 and 184,855.60 is: 277,283.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,836.40 : 403,254.60 = 184,855.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,836.40/403,254.60 = 184,855.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,836.40x = 403,254.60 × 184,855.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,836.40x = 74,543,871,035.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,543,871,035.76/268,836.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,283.40

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