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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,949.24, 372,689.10 and 185,190.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,949.24, 372,689.10 and 185,190.84 is: 255,672.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,949.24 : 372,689.10 = 185,190.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,949.24/372,689.10 = 185,190.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,949.24x = 372,689.10 × 185,190.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,949.24x = 69,018,607,487.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,018,607,487.84/269,949.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,672.54

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