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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,390.99, 420,228.49 and 183,562.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,390.99, 420,228.49 and 183,562.88 is: 253,418.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,390.99 : 420,228.49 = 183,562.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,390.99/420,228.49 = 183,562.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,390.99x = 420,228.49 × 183,562.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,390.99x = 77,138,351,882.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,138,351,882.45/304,390.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,418.65

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