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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,314.76, 402,073.92 and 183,812.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,314.76, 402,073.92 and 183,812.37 is: 253,698.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,314.76 : 402,073.92 = 183,812.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,314.76/402,073.92 = 183,812.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,314.76x = 402,073.92 × 183,812.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,314.76x = 73,906,160,150.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,906,160,150.39/291,314.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,698.65

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