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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,907.19, 402,843.88 and 184,438.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,907.19, 402,843.88 and 184,438.01 is: 254,532.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,907.19 : 402,843.88 = 184,438.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,907.19/402,843.88 = 184,438.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,907.19x = 402,843.88 × 184,438.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,907.19x = 74,299,724,805.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,299,724,805.54/291,907.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,532.01

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