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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,170.15, 412,946.92 and 184,484.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,170.15, 412,946.92 and 184,484.79 is: 254,645.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,170.15 : 412,946.92 = 184,484.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,170.15/412,946.92 = 184,484.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,170.15x = 412,946.92 × 184,484.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,170.15x = 76,182,422,830.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,182,422,830.19/299,170.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,645.80

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