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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,837.76, 402,467.52 and 184,221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,837.76, 402,467.52 and 184,221.76 is: 254,056.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,837.76 : 402,467.52 = 184,221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,837.76/402,467.52 = 184,221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,837.76x = 402,467.52 × 184,221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,837.76x = 74,143,274,877.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,143,274,877.24/291,837.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,056.48

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