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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,920.32, 372,140.64 and 184,885.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,920.32, 372,140.64 and 184,885.44 is: 254,902.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,920.32 : 372,140.64 = 184,885.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,920.32/372,140.64 = 184,885.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,920.32x = 372,140.64 × 184,885.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,920.32x = 68,803,385,968.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,803,385,968.28/269,920.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,902.58

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