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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,533.65, 403,812.72 and 183,608.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,533.65, 403,812.72 and 183,608.90 is: 253,453.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,533.65 : 403,812.72 = 183,608.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,533.65/403,812.72 = 183,608.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,533.65x = 403,812.72 × 183,608.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,533.65x = 74,143,609,325.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,143,609,325.21/292,533.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,453.27

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