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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,044.64, 401,605.68 and 183,574.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,044.64, 401,605.68 and 183,574.08 is: 253,309.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,044.64 : 401,605.68 = 183,574.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,044.64/401,605.68 = 183,574.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,044.64x = 401,605.68 × 183,574.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,044.64x = 73,724,393,228.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,724,393,228.77/291,044.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,309.57

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