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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,926.32, 372,148.92 and 184,891.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,926.32, 372,148.92 and 184,891.44 is: 254,910.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,926.32 : 372,148.92 = 184,891.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,926.32/372,148.92 = 184,891.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,926.32x = 372,148.92 × 184,891.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,926.32x = 68,807,149,713.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,807,149,713.24/269,926.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,910.86

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