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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,383.61, 420,218.31 and 183,555.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,383.61, 420,218.31 and 183,555.51 is: 253,408.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,383.61 : 420,218.31 = 183,555.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,383.61/420,218.31 = 183,555.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,383.61x = 420,218.31 × 183,555.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,383.61x = 77,133,386,203.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,133,386,203.39/304,383.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,408.47

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