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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,846.52, 402,810.82 and 184,348.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,846.52, 402,810.82 and 184,348.18 is: 254,440.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,846.52 : 402,810.82 = 184,348.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,846.52/402,810.82 = 184,348.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,846.52x = 402,810.82 × 184,348.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,846.52x = 74,257,441,551.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,257,441,551.31/291,846.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,440.04

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