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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,691.18, 402,566.32 and 184,256.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,691.18, 402,566.32 and 184,256.02 is: 254,293.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,691.18 : 402,566.32 = 184,256.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,691.18/402,566.32 = 184,256.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,691.18x = 402,566.32 × 184,256.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,691.18x = 74,175,267,909.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,175,267,909.25/291,691.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,293.83

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