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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,464.30, 381,324.21 and 184,537.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,464.30, 381,324.21 and 184,537.24 is: 254,530.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,464.30 : 381,324.21 = 184,537.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,464.30/381,324.21 = 184,537.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,464.30x = 381,324.21 × 184,537.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,464.30x = 70,368,516,519.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,368,516,519.45/276,464.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,530.21

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