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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,271.02, 401,907.06 and 183,899.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,271.02, 401,907.06 and 183,899.04 is: 253,751.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,271.02 : 401,907.06 = 183,899.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,271.02/401,907.06 = 183,899.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,271.02x = 401,907.06 × 183,899.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,271.02x = 73,910,322,503.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,910,322,503.22/291,271.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,751.03

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