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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,470.39, 381,332.60 and 184,543.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,470.39, 381,332.60 and 184,543.33 is: 254,538.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,470.39 : 381,332.60 = 184,543.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,470.39/381,332.60 = 184,543.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,470.39x = 381,332.60 × 184,543.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,470.39x = 70,372,387,841.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,372,387,841.56/276,470.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,538.61

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