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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,834.92, 409,674.18 and 183,694.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,834.92, 409,674.18 and 183,694.12 is: 253,523.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,834.92 : 409,674.18 = 183,694.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,834.92/409,674.18 = 183,694.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,834.92x = 409,674.18 × 183,694.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,834.92x = 75,254,737,981.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,254,737,981.82/296,834.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,523.87

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