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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,214.38, 635,962.76 and 184,147.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,214.38, 635,962.76 and 184,147.86 is: 276,066.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,214.38 : 635,962.76 = 184,147.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,214.38/635,962.76 = 184,147.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,214.38x = 635,962.76 × 184,147.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,214.38x = 117,111,181,293.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,111,181,293.69/424,214.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,066.03

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