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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,269.52, 401,904.99 and 183,897.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,269.52, 401,904.99 and 183,897.54 is: 253,748.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,269.52 : 401,904.99 = 183,897.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,269.52/401,904.99 = 183,897.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,269.52x = 401,904.99 × 183,897.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,269.52x = 73,909,338,974.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,909,338,974.72/291,269.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,748.96

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