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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,934.08, 402,870.96 and 184,552.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,934.08, 402,870.96 and 184,552.56 is: 254,683.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,934.08 : 402,870.96 = 184,552.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,934.08/402,870.96 = 184,552.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,934.08x = 402,870.96 × 184,552.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,934.08x = 74,350,867,017.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,350,867,017.66/291,934.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,683.75

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