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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,467.14, 381,328.12 and 184,540.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,467.14, 381,328.12 and 184,540.07 is: 254,534.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,467.14 : 381,328.12 = 184,540.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,467.14/381,328.12 = 184,540.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,467.14x = 381,328.12 × 184,540.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,467.14x = 70,370,318,449.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,370,318,449.74/276,467.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,534.12

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