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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,759.42, 379,297.86 and 184,174.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,759.42, 379,297.86 and 184,174.56 is: 254,247.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,759.42 : 379,297.86 = 184,174.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,759.42/379,297.86 = 184,174.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,759.42x = 379,297.86 × 184,174.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,759.42x = 69,857,017,206.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,857,017,206.15/274,759.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,247.94

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