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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,944.23, 402,894.98 and 184,475.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,944.23, 402,894.98 and 184,475.05 is: 254,583.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,944.23 : 402,894.98 = 184,475.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,944.23/402,894.98 = 184,475.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,944.23x = 402,894.98 × 184,475.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,944.23x = 74,324,071,034.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,324,071,034.20/291,944.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,583.12

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