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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,943.85, 402,894.47 and 184,474.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,943.85, 402,894.47 and 184,474.67 is: 254,582.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,943.85 : 402,894.47 = 184,474.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,943.85/402,894.47 = 184,474.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,943.85x = 402,894.47 × 184,474.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,943.85x = 74,323,823,663.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,323,823,663.86/291,943.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,582.60

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