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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,924.20, 403,386.30 and 184,943.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,924.20, 403,386.30 and 184,943.40 is: 277,415.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,924.20 : 403,386.30 = 184,943.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,924.20/403,386.30 = 184,943.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,924.20x = 403,386.30 × 184,943.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,924.20x = 74,603,633,835.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,603,633,835.42/268,924.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,415.10

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