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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,944.97, 402,896.03 and 184,475.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,944.97, 402,896.03 and 184,475.79 is: 254,584.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,944.97 : 402,896.03 = 184,475.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,944.97/402,896.03 = 184,475.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,944.97x = 402,896.03 × 184,475.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,944.97x = 74,324,562,499.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,324,562,499.73/291,944.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,584.15

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