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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,299.96, 636,092.46 and 184,233.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,299.96, 636,092.46 and 184,233.24 is: 276,194.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,299.96 : 636,092.46 = 184,233.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,299.96/636,092.46 = 184,233.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,299.96x = 636,092.46 × 184,233.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,299.96x = 117,189,374,845.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,189,374,845.37/424,299.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,194.64

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