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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,918.82, 372,138.57 and 184,883.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,918.82, 372,138.57 and 184,883.94 is: 254,900.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,918.82 : 372,138.57 = 184,883.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,918.82/372,138.57 = 184,883.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,918.82x = 372,138.57 × 184,883.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,918.82x = 68,802,445,047.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,802,445,047.57/269,918.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,900.51

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