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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,627.66, 403,853.87 and 183,749.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,627.66, 403,853.87 and 183,749.93 is: 253,592.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,627.66 : 403,853.87 = 183,749.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,627.66/403,853.87 = 183,749.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,627.66x = 403,853.87 × 183,749.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,627.66x = 74,208,117,404.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,208,117,404.71/292,627.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,592.29

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