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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,946.20, 403,419.30 and 184,965.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,946.20, 403,419.30 and 184,965.40 is: 277,448.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,946.20 : 403,419.30 = 184,965.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,946.20/403,419.30 = 184,965.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,946.20x = 403,419.30 × 184,965.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,946.20x = 74,618,612,192.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,618,612,192.22/268,946.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,448.10

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