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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,818.95, 402,897.54 and 183,072.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,818.95, 402,897.54 and 183,072.35 is: 252,757.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,818.95 : 402,897.54 = 183,072.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,818.95/402,897.54 = 183,072.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,818.95x = 402,897.54 × 183,072.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,818.95x = 73,759,401,150.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,759,401,150.78/291,818.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,757.40

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