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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,382.61, 420,216.93 and 183,554.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,382.61, 420,216.93 and 183,554.51 is: 253,407.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,382.61 : 420,216.93 = 183,554.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,382.61/420,216.93 = 183,554.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,382.61x = 420,216.93 × 183,554.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,382.61x = 77,132,710,578.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,132,710,578.77/304,382.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,407.09

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