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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,493.08, 373,586.76 and 184,302.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,493.08, 373,586.76 and 184,302.60 is: 254,546.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,493.08 : 373,586.76 = 184,302.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,493.08/373,586.76 = 184,302.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,493.08x = 373,586.76 × 184,302.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,493.08x = 68,853,011,193.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,853,011,193.58/270,493.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,546.29

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