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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,845.52, 402,809.44 and 184,347.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,845.52, 402,809.44 and 184,347.18 is: 254,438.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,845.52 : 402,809.44 = 184,347.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,845.52/402,809.44 = 184,347.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,845.52x = 402,809.44 × 184,347.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,845.52x = 74,256,784,341.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,256,784,341.38/291,845.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,438.66

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