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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,862.18, 372,520.71 and 184,104.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,862.18, 372,520.71 and 184,104.24 is: 254,139.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,862.18 : 372,520.71 = 184,104.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,862.18/372,520.71 = 184,104.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,862.18x = 372,520.71 × 184,104.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,862.18x = 68,582,642,198.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,582,642,198.81/269,862.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,139.51

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