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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,985.51, 414,022.28 and 183,768.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,985.51, 414,022.28 and 183,768.33 is: 253,626.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,985.51 : 414,022.28 = 183,768.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,985.51/414,022.28 = 183,768.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,985.51x = 414,022.28 × 183,768.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,985.51x = 76,084,183,437.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,084,183,437.81/299,985.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,626.19

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