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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,469.39, 381,331.22 and 184,542.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,469.39, 381,331.22 and 184,542.33 is: 254,537.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,469.39 : 381,331.22 = 184,542.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,469.39/381,331.22 = 184,542.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,469.39x = 381,331.22 × 184,542.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,469.39x = 70,371,751,840.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,371,751,840.54/276,469.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,537.23

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