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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,911.19, 402,849.40 and 184,442.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,911.19, 402,849.40 and 184,442.01 is: 254,537.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,911.19 : 402,849.40 = 184,442.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,911.19/402,849.40 = 184,442.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,911.19x = 402,849.40 × 184,442.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,911.19x = 74,302,353,063.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,302,353,063.29/291,911.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,537.53

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