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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,226.32, 371,476.68 and 184,312.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,226.32, 371,476.68 and 184,312.40 is: 254,313.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,226.32 : 371,476.68 = 184,312.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,226.32/371,476.68 = 184,312.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,226.32x = 371,476.68 × 184,312.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,226.32x = 68,467,758,434.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,467,758,434.83/269,226.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,313.02

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