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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,847.50, 402,812.22 and 184,349.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,847.50, 402,812.22 and 184,349.16 is: 254,441.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,847.50 : 402,812.22 = 184,349.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,847.50/402,812.22 = 184,349.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,847.50x = 402,812.22 × 184,349.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,847.50x = 74,258,094,394.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,258,094,394.74/291,847.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,441.43

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