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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,863.68, 372,522.78 and 184,105.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,863.68, 372,522.78 and 184,105.74 is: 254,141.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,863.68 : 372,522.78 = 184,105.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,863.68/372,522.78 = 184,105.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,863.68x = 372,522.78 × 184,105.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,863.68x = 68,583,582,078.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,583,582,078.76/269,863.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,141.58

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