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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,196.76, 379,879.68 and 184,519.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,196.76, 379,879.68 and 184,519.69 is: 254,709.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,196.76 : 379,879.68 = 184,519.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,196.76/379,879.68 = 184,519.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,196.76x = 379,879.68 × 184,519.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,196.76x = 70,095,280,790.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,095,280,790.90/275,196.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,709.69

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