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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,645.71, 294,635.99 and 183,421.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,645.71, 294,635.99 and 183,421.37 is: 252,953.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,645.71 : 294,635.99 = 183,421.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,645.71/294,635.99 = 183,421.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,645.71x = 294,635.99 × 183,421.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,645.71x = 54,042,534,546.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,042,534,546.82/213,645.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,953.99

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