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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,220.32, 379,912.08 and 184,543.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,220.32, 379,912.08 and 184,543.16 is: 254,742.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,220.32 : 379,912.08 = 184,543.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,220.32/379,912.08 = 184,543.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,220.32x = 379,912.08 × 184,543.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,220.32x = 70,110,175,765.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,110,175,765.37/275,220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,742.00

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