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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,383.74, 420,218.48 and 183,555.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,383.74, 420,218.48 and 183,555.63 is: 253,408.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,383.74 : 420,218.48 = 183,555.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,383.74/420,218.48 = 183,555.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,383.74x = 420,218.48 × 183,555.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,383.74x = 77,133,468,292.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,133,468,292.93/304,383.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,408.64

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