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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,914.32, 372,132.36 and 184,879.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,914.32, 372,132.36 and 184,879.44 is: 254,894.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,914.32 : 372,132.36 = 184,879.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,914.32/372,132.36 = 184,879.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,914.32x = 372,132.36 × 184,879.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,914.32x = 68,799,622,322.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,799,622,322.68/269,914.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,894.30

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