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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,690.18, 402,564.94 and 184,255.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,690.18, 402,564.94 and 184,255.02 is: 254,292.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,690.18 : 402,564.94 = 184,255.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,690.18/402,564.94 = 184,255.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,690.18x = 402,564.94 × 184,255.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,690.18x = 74,174,611,071.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,174,611,071.00/291,690.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,292.45

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