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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,833.70, 297,172.73 and 183,504.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,833.70, 297,172.73 and 183,504.74 is: 252,660.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,833.70 : 297,172.73 = 183,504.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,833.70/297,172.73 = 183,504.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,833.70x = 297,172.73 × 183,504.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,833.70x = 54,532,604,553.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,532,604,553.74/215,833.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,660.29

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