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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,488.08, 373,579.86 and 184,297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,488.08, 373,579.86 and 184,297.60 is: 254,539.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,488.08 : 373,579.86 = 184,297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,488.08/373,579.86 = 184,297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,488.08x = 373,579.86 × 184,297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,488.08x = 68,849,871,606.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,849,871,606.34/270,488.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,539.39

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