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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,467.90, 381,329.15 and 184,540.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,467.90, 381,329.15 and 184,540.83 is: 254,535.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,467.90 : 381,329.15 = 184,540.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,467.90/381,329.15 = 184,540.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,467.90x = 381,329.15 × 184,540.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,467.90x = 70,370,796,164.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,370,796,164.11/276,467.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,535.15

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