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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,615.60, 373,757.94 and 184,425.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,615.60, 373,757.94 and 184,425.93 is: 254,717.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,615.60 : 373,757.94 = 184,425.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,615.60/373,757.94 = 184,425.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,615.60x = 373,757.94 × 184,425.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,615.60x = 68,930,655,679.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,930,655,679.38/270,615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,717.97

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