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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,737.94, 402,437.39 and 183,001.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,737.94, 402,437.39 and 183,001.67 is: 252,441.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,737.94 : 402,437.39 = 183,001.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,737.94/402,437.39 = 183,001.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,737.94x = 402,437.39 × 183,001.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,737.94x = 73,646,712,971.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,646,712,971.15/291,737.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,441.33

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