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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,224.32, 379,917.60 and 184,547.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,224.32, 379,917.60 and 184,547.16 is: 254,747.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,224.32 : 379,917.60 = 184,547.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,224.32/379,917.60 = 184,547.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,224.32x = 379,917.60 × 184,547.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,224.32x = 70,112,714,114.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,112,714,114.02/275,224.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,747.52

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