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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,841.92, 409,683.84 and 183,701.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,841.92, 409,683.84 and 183,701.12 is: 253,533.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,841.92 : 409,683.84 = 183,701.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,841.92/409,683.84 = 183,701.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,841.92x = 409,683.84 × 183,701.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,841.92x = 75,259,380,253.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,259,380,253.90/296,841.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,533.53

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