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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,361.42, 374,546.89 and 184,293.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,361.42, 374,546.89 and 184,293.88 is: 254,371.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,361.42 : 374,546.89 = 184,293.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,361.42/374,546.89 = 184,293.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,361.42x = 374,546.89 × 184,293.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,361.42x = 69,026,698,541.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,026,698,541.60/271,361.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,371.82

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