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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,544.30, 413,462.67 and 184,858.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,544.30, 413,462.67 and 184,858.02 is: 255,160.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,544.30 : 413,462.67 = 184,858.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,544.30/413,462.67 = 184,858.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,544.30x = 413,462.67 × 184,858.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,544.30x = 76,431,890,520.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,431,890,520.11/299,544.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,160.56

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