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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,908.19, 402,845.26 and 184,439.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,908.19, 402,845.26 and 184,439.01 is: 254,533.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,908.19 : 402,845.26 = 184,439.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,908.19/402,845.26 = 184,439.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,908.19x = 402,845.26 × 184,439.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,908.19x = 74,300,380,937.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,300,380,937.59/291,908.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,533.39

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