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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,362.92, 374,548.97 and 184,295.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,362.92, 374,548.97 and 184,295.37 is: 254,373.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,362.92 : 374,548.97 = 184,295.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,362.92/374,548.97 = 184,295.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,362.92x = 374,548.97 × 184,295.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,362.92x = 69,027,640,087.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,027,640,087.79/271,362.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,373.89

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