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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,943.47, 402,893.95 and 184,474.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,943.47, 402,893.95 and 184,474.29 is: 254,582.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,943.47 : 402,893.95 = 184,474.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,943.47/402,893.95 = 184,474.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,943.47x = 402,893.95 × 184,474.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,943.47x = 74,323,576,767.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,323,576,767.10/291,943.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,582.08

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