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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,696.17, 402,573.24 and 184,261.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,696.17, 402,573.24 and 184,261.01 is: 254,300.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,696.17 : 402,573.24 = 184,261.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,696.17/402,573.24 = 184,261.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,696.17x = 402,573.24 × 184,261.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,696.17x = 74,178,549,788.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,178,549,788.51/291,696.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,300.74

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