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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,916.32, 372,135.12 and 184,881.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,916.32, 372,135.12 and 184,881.44 is: 254,897.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,916.32 : 372,135.12 = 184,881.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,916.32/372,135.12 = 184,881.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,916.32x = 372,135.12 × 184,881.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,916.32x = 68,800,876,860.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,800,876,860.17/269,916.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,897.06

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