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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,730.95, 405,481.50 and 184,995.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,730.95, 405,481.50 and 184,995.08 is: 255,376.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,730.95 : 405,481.50 = 184,995.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,730.95/405,481.50 = 184,995.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,730.95x = 405,481.50 × 184,995.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,730.95x = 75,012,079,578.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,012,079,578.64/293,730.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,376.83

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