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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,224.32, 371,473.92 and 184,310.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,224.32, 371,473.92 and 184,310.40 is: 254,310.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,224.32 : 371,473.92 = 184,310.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,224.32/371,473.92 = 184,310.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,224.32x = 371,473.92 × 184,310.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,224.32x = 68,466,506,784.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,466,506,784.77/269,224.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,310.26

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