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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,039.51, 404,278.90 and 184,079.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,039.51, 404,278.90 and 184,079.82 is: 253,957.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,039.51 : 404,278.90 = 184,079.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,039.51/404,278.90 = 184,079.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,039.51x = 404,278.90 × 184,079.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,039.51x = 74,419,588,197.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,419,588,197.64/293,039.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,957.53

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