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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,967.40, 403,451.10 and 184,986.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,967.40, 403,451.10 and 184,986.60 is: 277,479.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,967.40 : 403,451.10 = 184,986.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,967.40/403,451.10 = 184,986.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,967.40x = 403,451.10 × 184,986.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,967.40x = 74,633,047,255.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,633,047,255.26/268,967.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,479.90

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