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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,729.28, 371,934.72 and 183,744

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,729.28, 371,934.72 and 183,744 is: 253,368.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,729.28 : 371,934.72 = 183,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,729.28/371,934.72 = 183,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,729.28x = 371,934.72 × 183,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,729.28x = 68,340,773,191.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,340,773,191.68/269,729.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,368.02

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